Hanging Rock Nature Preserve
Natural Areas: Hanging Rock Nature Preserve
National Natural Landmark [1986]
View. Click to enlarge
Hanging Rock is a coral reef remnant formed millions of years ago. The Wabash is slowly undercutting the rock, giving it the appearance of “hanging” over the river – hence the name. Climb the eighty or so feet to the top for outstanding views of the river and surrounding land.
Directions
Wabash County. From the intersection of Old US 24 and IN 524 in Lagro, go south and east for 0.8 mile on IN 524. As IN 524 turns sharply south, continue east 0.7 mile on Hanging Rock Road to a parking lot on the left.
GPS: N 40 49.780 W 85 42.506
Facilities
None
Finder Sketch
Click to enlarge
Nearby Natural Areas (miles)
Kokiwanee Nature Preserve (2.1)
Hathaway Preserve at Ross Run (3.8)
Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area (9.4)
Tel-Hy Nature Preserve (11.7)
Pehkokia Woods (13.9)
Asherwood Nature Preserve (18.8)