MWCD to open Quarry Trail at Clendening Lake Dam

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of the new Quarry Trail at Clendening Lake Dam with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. April 24.

The Clendening Dam is located at 28700 County Road 69, Tippecanoe.

“The Quarry Trail offers a one-of-a-kind experience where visitors can step into local history while enjoying scenic views of Clendening Lake, mature forests and striking rock formations,” said Pete Novotny, MWCD chief of recreation. “We’re excited to unveil this new trail that features diverse terrain and points of interest, including large trailside boulders, seasonal wildflowers and elevated views of the lake, making it an engaging destination for hikers of varying experience levels.”

Following the ceremony, MWCD staff will lead a guided hike of the 1.3-mile intermediate natural-surface loop trail, highlighting its construction, surrounding landscape and the historic significance of the former Halderman Stone Quarry.

Originally decommissioned in 1906, the quarry once was a key source of sandstone used for foundation stones, millstones and pulp stones distributed throughout Ohio. Today, the site has become a natural area where a distinctive microclimate supports a variety of wildflowers and native vegetation.

Additional information is available at mwcd.org.