Pine Bend Bluffs SNA

256 Acres Located in Inver Grove Heights. From I-494, S on US Hwy 52 about 7 miles to 117th Street, N about 3/4 mile on the east frontage road. Park just past 111th Street, between the parking signs near the wood routed sign. Dakota County Twp 27 Rng 22W Sec 34 Type: Deciduous Woods ECS Subsection: St. Paul-Baldwin Plains & Moraines

Description:

Pine Bend Bluffs SNA is one of the least disturbed sites along the lower Mississippi River in the Twin Cities. Mesic oak forests occupy most of the site from the river banks to the tops of the 200 foot bluffs. Several small dry prairies occur along the south and east facing slopes and provide habitat for rare species such as Kitten-tails and James Polanisia. The rugged terrain found at the site also harbors native white pine and black ash seepage swamps. The ground layer is well represented by wildflowers such as hepatica, blood-root, wild ginger, and other species typical of mesic oak forests. The site offers stunning views of the lower Mississippi River.

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