Landscapes from here to the northeast escaped the last glaciation while those to the southwest did not. Landforms on the preserve have, therefore, a long history of erosion. Brush Creek has cut down through 150 feet of Silurian age dolomite, leaving large blocks of rock slumped in the gorge. This geological change has created a variety of habitats which support a diverse group of plants and animals. Woodland communities include dry forest dominated by oak and hickory and mesic forest dominated by sugar maple and basswood.
Cliff faces host an interesting community of ferns, forbs, and shrubs.
Facilities at this preserve include a restroom, a picnic shelter, and a parking lot. See the Introduction for general public uses of state preserves.