Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve

A short stroll featuring sandstone and limestone outcrops, including a favorite resting point calle Turtle Rock. This trail connects to the Nature Trail.

This trail was named for a 150 year old hollow tree removed for saftey reasons in 2002. Visitors can see Oakleaf and wild Hydrangea as well as a mining test pit that provides breeding habitat for salamanders and frogs. Moderate inclines.

This loop trail has little change in elevation and was formed as part of the old rail bed used for removing ore from the mountain.

Starting at Gray Fox Gap, this trail presents a challenging incline to the Cambrian Overlook above the large quarry and then on to a spectacular hawk’s-eye view of the city. A smaller quarry sits below this vantage point. If you choose, you can continu …