PANAMA ROCKS
Chautauqua's Wonder of Nature
The Panama Rocks
Extend About Half a Mile
And Consist of ~Twelve Acres
Of an Erupted, Paleozoic Seashore
Originating Over 300 Million Years Ago.
It is a Ridge of Quartz Conglomerate Rock,
Which was Carved and Shaped by a Glacier,
And is All Set Amid An Ancient Forest *
Escape From Civilization Awhile
Experience This Awe Inspiring Nature
An Enchanting World of Towering Rocks
Hundreds of Deep, Crevice Passageways
Cool, Cavernous Dens and Small Caves
Grotesque Roots Snake Down Rocks
Delicate Ferns and Mosses Abound
1 Mile Hiking Trail (Self-Guided)
Off-Trail Exploring Permitted
Great Outdoor Recreation
Fun For Kids of All Ages
"The most enjoyable hike we found was the Panama Rocks"
Buffalo News, Feature on Hiking in WNY (SEP'97)
* THE 'ANCIENT' FOREST
The forest at Panama Rocks is recognized and included in
The Sierra Club's Guide to the Ancient Forests of the Northeast.
There are 200 to 300 year old Hemlocks, and seven other species of
venerable trees, including beech, black cherry, red maple, and
sugar maple, some trees having diameters of over three feet.
The way that tree roots grow down and around the rocks
adds a special uniqueness and character to this forest.
Panama Rocks Park is Privately Owned
The Park was Established in 1885
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