Hemlock - chestnut oak on opposing aspect with all hemlock dead. Extremely steep slopes below plot decends to outer bend in the river. Over ridge are areas of shiny black "chert".;Steep ridge with ledges and boulders of sandwiched layers of sandstone and limestone (reacts). Community is a forest with large, contorted chestnut oaks (possibly pre-settlement reminants) and other oaks, with younger sugar maple and hickory. Lack of regeneration and deer trails indicate heavy browse. Herb layer is sparse but moderately diverse.
Representativeness
Patch of large trees around a rock outcrop / ledge system.