Where to See It

The Subcalcareous Cliff and Rock Outcrop is very rare in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. One example of it is on the cliffs below the Maryland Heights overlook. Another is at the east end of Short Hill Mountain. Neither is accessible to the public, although you can see this natural community below the Maryland Heights overlook from the lower town of Harpers Ferry.

Map tip: To better see where this occurs, go to the interactive map of Harpers Ferry NHP and search for "cliff and rock."

Area Occupied: 2.0 acres (0.8 hectares)
map of Subcalcareous Cliff and Rock Outcrop in Harpers Ferry NHP