Dardanelle Rock Natural Area
| County |
Yell |
| Division |
Arkansas Valley |
| Acres |
10 |
| Year Added |
1976 |
Dardanelle Rock, located in the Arkansas River Valley, is an exposure of Hartshorne sandstone that was folded into a synclinal structure when the Ouachita Mountains were formed and then breached through erosion by the Arkansas River to form a water gap. Dardanelle Rock has been a major landmark along the Arkansas River since the days of early Arkansas exploration. Parts of the outcrop are naturally devoid of vegetation. However, some slopes hold enough soil to support a forest of black oak, and mockernut hickory, and shortleaf pine.
Directions
The site is located on the east end of Dardanelle Mountain at Dardanelle, Arkansas. To access the area, turn north off State Highway 7 onto Front Street. Proceed 1 mile to natural area sign.
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Hunting
Hunting is prohibited on this natural area.
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Last updated on 1/16/2008.