Shawnee Prairie Preserve

Shawnee Prairie Preserve

4267 Ohio 502 Greenville, Ohio 45331

Official Website
Shawnee Prairie Preserve map

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Darke County Birding Drive

About this Location

Shawnee Prairie Preserve is Darke County Park’s largest park. There are currently about 2.25 miles of level trails that wind throughout the different ecosystems of the 118-acre park. Benches and observation towers at different points along the trails make visiting the park more enjoyable for visitors who wish to spend some time observing the plants and wildlife within the preserve.

Archaeological evidence has confirmed that at least a portion of Shawnee Prairie Preserve was the site of Prophetstown. This village was founded by Tecumseh’s brother (called The Prophet) to rally fifteen woodland Indian Nations to gather here and demonstrate their living and hunting rights under the 1795 Treaty of Greene Ville.

Rich in natural diversity, Shawnee features wetlands, restored prairies, two streams, wet woods, swamp forest, and a successional area.

Chestnut Street Marsh is adjacent to the Shawnee Prarie Preserve.

Notable Trails

Shawnee Prairie Trails
There are 2.25 miles of trails to hike in the Shawnee Prairie Preserve.

Take the Deer Run Trail to Mud Creek. Cross Mud Creek and take the Woodcock Prairie Trail. Return to Mud Creek on the Beaver Path Trail.

Other trails to explore at Shawnee Prairie
Ancient Oaks Trail
Fallen Ash Trail
Woodpecker Woods Trail
Farmers Lane Trail
Hill Top Trail

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from Official Website

Last updated February 14, 2023