Archive for the ‘Water’ Category
Jul
23
Posted by Timm
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Feature Type: Water
Trail: Chute Trail
Region: Lower Wetlands
Elevation: 1080′ |
Jimmy Pond drains through the Lower Wetlands in a small channel, which opens up over some hard rock to form The Chute, a beautiful and near-constant 10-foot waterfall. The water continues on through another tight channel, causing it to roar loudly after a good rain. There is a bench next to the falls, which is a great place to sit and escape, as the only thing you can hear is the rush of the water.
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Jul
23
Posted by Timm
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Feature Type: Wildlife structure
Trail: Pond Loop
Region: Jimmy Pond
Elevation: 1090′ |
Beavers built a dam in the spring of 2005 at the outlet of Jimmy Pond. Beavers build dams so that the entrance to their lodge remains under water and inaccessible to predators, such as coyotes and bear. The dam is usually strong enough for a human to walk across, though your boots may get a little wet. The beavers left Jimmy Pond in early 2007.
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Jul
20
Posted by Timm
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Feature Type: Water
Trails: Pond Loop, Darby Lane
Elevation: 1090′
Named for: Jim Hoctor |
Jimmy Pond (aka: Pond, James Pond) is a 1-acre mountain-fed pond. It remains clear much of the year because it has a nearly constant supply of fresh water from Rocky Branch and an active drain through the Chute.
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Jul
20
Posted by Timm
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Feature Type: Water
Trail: Ravenwolf Falls Trail
Region: Wetlands
Elevation: 1190′
Named for: David Hoctor |
Ravenwolf Falls is a 12-foot waterfall in the Wetlands region and is the largest active falls in the Little Wolf Preserve. Ravenwolf Falls runs continuously during wet times and after a heavy rainfall.
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