Outdoors: Pennywort Cliffs

Ferns Click to Enlarge Introduction Pennywort Cliffs protects more than two hundred acres crisscrossed by old lanes. Woods dominate the preserve, though some of the trees are of recent vintage. Of special interest are two spring-fed streams that converge and then tumble over a thirty-foot drop before making their way to join Big Creek, a tributary of the Muscatatuck River. Beech, sweet gum, oak, and tulip poplar rise above; wildflowers and ferns below. Trails The lane network is unmarked, and elaborate enough to be confusing; plan to take your time and remain mindful of your location. Also, watch your step – at least one area features a sinkhole with an underground stream gurgling below. Facilities None. Directions View Larger Map Jefferson County. From the intersection of IN 7 and IN 250, go west 3.5 miles on IN 250, and then south 1.4 miles on 800 West to an opening in the tree line on the left. Park along the road. North 38 49.056 West 85 32.222 DeLorme 52:H3 Nearby Natural Areas Clifty Falls State Park Guthrie Woods Tribbett's Flatwoods Nature Preserve References Habeck: Wild Indiana; Page 131 Nature Conservancy: Guide to Indiana Preserves; Page 182