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Sockum Ridge is an upland timber. The canopy is dominated by red and white oak. Other tree species includes hickory, walnut, ash, cedar, sugar maple, sycamore, elm, and catalpa. Under the trees, lies a small scenic pond. A parade of color meets the eye in early spring as the wildflowers bloom. Spring beauty, bluebells, buttercup, and Dutchman’s breeches race to flower before the tree canopy blocks essential sunlight. The timber is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Popular game species here are turkey, deer, and squirrel. Woodpecker excavations appear in many of the dead trees and insects buzz in the tree tops. Thickets in the undergrowth provide shelter and food for many resident animals. The berries there may tempt the woodland user, but the break from hiking or biking is certainly worth it. Sockum Ridge and its communities appeals much to the woodland lover. Don’t miss it. LocationOff W55 (Wayland Rd.), take 305th St. east half mile.
Contact InformationConservation Education Center
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Sockum Ridge
is 213 acre actively managed woodland. This multi-use area offers much for the nature lover and outdoor
recreationist. Hikers, bikers, and horseback riders all frequent the Ridge. During the
appropriate seasons, hunters can try their luck for deer, squirrel, or turkey. With
adequate snowfall, cross-country skiers can enjoy the winter wonders of this woodlands.