Clemmons Educational State Forest, Educational state forest in Clayton, North Carolina.
The 825-acre forest contains pine stands and hardwoods across rolling terrain with numerous streams and natural rock formations throughout the property.
Established in 1977 as North Carolina's first educational state forest, this protected area serves as a model for forest management and environmental education.
Rangers conduct specialized educational programs focusing on local ecosystems, forest management practices, and environmental conservation for school groups and community members.
The forest maintains several self-guided trails with audio stations, offering eight miles of hiking paths suitable for different physical abilities.
The forest features speaking trees and rocks through audio recordings that explain local geology and dendrology along designated educational paths.
Location: North Carolina
Website: http://www.ncesf.org/CESF/home.htm
Website: http://ncesf.org/CESF/home.htm
GPS coordinates: 35.67390,-78.48900
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:17
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