It is representative of areas with dark taiga tree cover (92% of the park is forested).

These include the "Saga Waterfall", a multi-tier cascade over rocks to a calm pool and grotto from a height of 15 meters; the "Tsar's Gate" rocks, a large formation with a hole through it on a rise over the Mrassu river; the "Moonlight" cave, 200 meters long and covered inside with stalactites and stalagmites; the "Azasskoy" cave, which boasts a large gallery; and over 60 other named caves and outcrops.

This climate is characterized by large swings in temperature, both diurnally and seasonally, with mild summers and cold, snowy winters.

The diversity of plants in Shorksy reflects the park's position as a forested transition zone between the Altair mountains and the lower Siberian lands.

Other predatory mammals include wolf, fox, wolverine, weasel, ermine, mink, otter, badger, and lynx.

[9] Active logging in the area ceased after creation of the park, and the mature forest is now growing.