Explorers

On a chilly and windy morning in May 2010, the Explorers visited Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve.

The group hiked first along the rim of the gorge, then descended to walk along the Little Miami River. After a stop to investigate some “slump block caves,” the group continued to a bridge across the river. Here the trail leaves the state nature preserve and enters John Bryan State Park. This was the turn-around point for this day’s hike.

Along the way, the group discussed the forces or weathering and erosion and how they slowly change the face of our landscape. Many examples of these changes can be found along this trail, especially massive chunks of rock that have broken away from the gorge walls and now rest in or along the river.

To see some photos from our May 2010 hike, check out the Gallery. For more information about Clifton Gorge, see the story from a previous club hike at here.

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