The Pearl’s Fen Park and Nature Reserve is located in Fairborn, Ohio and was opened to the public in August 2020.
I believe this is one of the very few, if not the only, fen near Dayton, Ohio. A fen is one of the rarest wetlands classes and contains a very high diversity of plant and animal species.
Apart from the short 0.2-mile boardwalk loop that is visible once you arrive at Pearl’s Fen Park, there is also a long hiking trail at the back area that connects to another park attraction, which is the Oakes Quarry.
I suggest that you visit the park on a dry and sunny day since it could become muddy at times after an overnight rain.
There is nothing difficult along the backside trail. I estimated the slope to be gentle (maybe 3% grade or less).
Check out some of the photos I took.
Watch this video clip.
Where it is located?
Address: 4535 Byron Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324
Click this link for Google Map directions
