Photos of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

It is best to look at this post after having read the Exploding Forest post

Above, Laura and a twin tulip poplar

Craig, Laura ,Thomas and friends at the same tree, 2004
There are some overnight lodging options in the forest
Santeetlah Creek downstream from the Memorial Forest is pristine, fast flowing and good-sized
Its tributary, Little Santeetlah Creek runs through the Memorial Forest. Hiking upstream to it sources below the ridge line it becomes small enough to step across
The Naked Ground Trail follows Little Santeetlah Creek up to the top of the cove
Springs and seeps just below the ridge line
It is a very green place, lots of moss and ferns and wildflowers on the south facing slopes
It helps to have long legs on the lesser travelled trails
Looking down the valley of Little Santeetlah Creek from the top of the ridge