Silsby Plain
Located in Hancock County, the Silsby Plain is a remnant of once-mighty glacial melts.
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Silsby Plain Details
Located in Hancock County, the Silsby Plain is a remnant of once-mighty glacial melts. The retreating ice sheets left a large spread of slowly melting water across a wide area that had already been flattened by glacial movement, the resulting rivers were broad as they made their way to the ocean and fattened everything in their wake. Eventually, plains were formed, such as the one here. Interestingly, the remaining soil is naturally sandy and makes for the perfect spot for blueberries to thrive.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Silsby Plain
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4.3 mi away
The Whalesback
Left behind as the ice melted, the Whalesback is a short ridge fewer than 100 feet tall and running approximately two and a half miles along the Silsby Plain.
8.3 mi away
Peaked Mountain (Chick Hill)
A 2.8-mile moderate out-and-back hike. Known by locals as Chick Hill, Peaked Mountain is a popular hike for the residents of Clifton.
12.7 mi away
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
11,435 acres of peat bog and wetlands deemed both unusually rare and ecologically important.
19.7 mi away
North Main Street Boat Ramp
Facilities: Picnic Area, Parking, Group Picnic Shelter, Trailered Boat Launch
