Albright Grove 

Albright Grove is a .7mi loop trail through a section of old growth forest. It begins 3mi into the Maddron Bald trail. The largest Tulip Poplar in the Smokies is here along with lots of other large and impressive trees.

10/23/2004 - Hiked to the grove, measured some trees, bushwhacked down Indian Camp Creek for about half the hike back out.

The Willis Baxter cabin is passed a short distance up the old road
The Willis Baxter cabin is passed a short distance up the old road

Lots of small Poplars and other tree varieties early on, ex farmland
Lots of small Poplars and other tree varieties early on, ex farmland

Quite a bit of color, more yellow than red/orange most of the way though
Quite a bit of color, more yellow than red/orange most of the way though

I thought the color contrast on opposite sides of the trail were interesting
I thought the color contrast on opposite sides of the trail were interesting

End of the old road there was an interesting tree growing on an old stump
End of the old road there was an interesting tree growing on an old stump


Beginning of the .7mi loop
Beginning of the .7mi loop

Opening in the canopy and an exceptionally bright green Hemlock
Opening in the canopy and an exceptionally bright green Hemlock


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