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Bald Hill Glade

Bald Hill Glade

The largest dolomite glade complex known from the Lower Ozarks Section of the Ozark Natural Division. The glade flora is exceptionally diverse with more than 160 species observed, including finger coreopsis, Missouri coneflower, calamint, purple prairie clover, silky aster, heliotrope, false aloe, evolvulus and a large population of the state endangered umbrella plant. The surrounding woodlands, occurring on shallow chert soils, are dominated by post and black oaks.

Access Information: 

GPS where FS 3149A ends at NE NA corner. Park along side of road.

General Information
Designation Date: 
08/27/1993
Acreage: 
332
Owner: 
U.S. Forest Service
County: 
Ripley

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