Paint Rock Mushroom Hike is this Saturday

Join Naturalist Erin Cubbon of Allamakee County Conservation for a guided hike up to the Paint Rock Overlook in Yellow River State Forest the morning of July 25. The hike will be departing from the parking area at the Paint Rock trailhead at 9 a.m.

Participants can expect to see a variety of flowers in bloom typical of the unique “goat prairie” ecosystems found on area bluffs. There is also the possibility of seeing timber rattlesnakes in their native habitat. This hike will also focus on summer mushrooms that can be found fruiting along the trail.

No preregistration is required. The hike will be approximately 2.5 miles round-trip, with an elevation gain of around 400 feet. As this is a fairly steep hike during a hot time of the year, bringing adequate water, snacks and sun protection is highly recommended. The trailhead is located off of Paint Rock Road, roughly 3.4 miles south of Harpers Ferry. Dogs will be allowed but must be leashed at all times.

A full schedule of upcoming events hosted by the Allamakee County Conservation Board (ACCB) and the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center is available by following Allamakee County Conservation on Facebook. To register or to receive more information on this event or any event, call the Allamakee County Conservation Board (ACCB) at 563-538-0403.