Castalia Quarry Reserve

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An extraordinary variety of unique plants and wildlife can be found at the Reserve. Even fossils can be seen in the rock if you look carefully. Visitors are asked to take only pictures and to leave the plants, flowers and other natural features of the Reserve for others to enjoy.
	The Reserve is open to the public daily from 8 am to dusk, year-round. No drinking water is available on the site. Seasonal restroom facilities are located north of SR 101. The rough terrain of the Reserve may be explored on foot or with a special permit, on mountain bike. The Castalia Quarry Reserve is the only MetroParks area in which mountain biking on the trail system is permitted.
Visitors are cautioned to stay on the marked trail and away from the edges of the quarry walls. For safety sake, horses are not permitted in the Reserve. Rappelling and rock climbing are also restricted.
	On a clear day, Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial on South Bass Island is visible from the top level of the Wagner Quarries Co. Observation Platform.
Erie MetroParks offers many programs and educational opportunities for park visitors and students. Groups may request specific learning sessions about the Reserve's environment and wildlife.