Hemlock Ravine SNA

51 Acres Located from Carlton 4 miles E on MN Hwy 210, then 0.5 miles N on Co Rd 151. Carlton County Twp 48N Rng 16W Sec 03 Type: Coniferous Forest ECS Subsection: North Shore Highlands

Description:

Hemlock Ravine is an old growth northern hardwoods, white pine, and eastern hemlock forest site. This is the extreme western range the hemlock, which is considered very rare in Minnesota. More than 25 percent of the state's hemlock trees occur on this site, which is centered on a steep ravine along a small spring-fed stream. These highly erodable slopes are subject to wash-outs and disturbance by visitors, thus endangering the hemlocks. For this reason, the ravine is designated a sanctuary. A deer exclosure protects young hemlock seedlings on the east slope of the stream. The best time to visit the site is in the spring to view blooming trillium, hepatica, bloodroot, and dutchman's breeches, as well as the hemlocks. A permit is necessary to enter the sanctuary.

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Visitor notes:

Note: A part of the site consists of steep slopes, and is a sanctuary closed to all activity except approved research. Apply for written permission through the Minnesota DNR SNA Program (651) 259-5088