The Next Adventure: Rattlesnake Ridge & Pinnacle Mountain

I have plans for my next multi-day trip in May: Rattlesnake Ridge and Pinnacle Mountain in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Rattlesnake Ridge was opened earlier this year.

"The area provides habitat for three species of state conservation concern: the southeastern bat, the western diamondback rattlesnake, and Wright’s cliffbrake, a western desert fern. The ridge, Rattlesnake Ridge, is the watershed divide between the Big Maumelle and Little Maumelle rivers. It is comprised of a rare natural community, Ouachita Mountain Sandstone Outcrop Barrens, which is home to rare plants and animals typically found further west in hotter, drier places. "

http://www.naturalheritage.com/natural-areas/rattlesnake-ridge-natural-area

Pinnacle Mountain State Park is nearby. https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/pinnacle-mountain-state-park

I looked at the iNat data for the state park before typing this, and there are only four observations. What?! I'm going to have to fix that. ;p

I'll post more details when the time gets closer in case any Arkansas people want to join me.

Publicado el octubre 28, 2018 03:02 MAÑANA por cosmiccat cosmiccat

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Interesting! Look forward to seeing the various species that you find there.

Publicado por feistyone hace más de 5 años

sounds interesting. I would like to go sometime also.

Publicado por royaltyler hace más de 5 años

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