The nature area has a mix of hardwood and pine forest with large beech and magnolia trees.

[3] The park includes migratory birds, various snake varieties (both venomous and non-venomous), a rare land snail, white-tail deer, chipmunks, the Southern red belly dace (a state endangered fish), foxes, coyotes, squirrels, armadillos, feral pigs, bobcats, cottontail rabbits and black bear as well as many other species.

The length of the primitive trail is approximately 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and usually takes 3–5 hours to complete.

The improved trails are approximately 1.75 miles (2.82 km) long and usually take around 2 hours to complete.

[4] The state has imposed various restrictions on visitors: park use is limited to pedestrian traffic year round; motorized vehicles are not allowed; hunting is prohibited; potable water is not available on the trails; camping is not permitted; ropes may not be used for climbing; hikers are required to stay on paths or in creeks.