A Piedmont Forest High-Rise

Sign talking about forest layers

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Piedmont Forest Trail

Designation:

Interpretive Sign

Amenities

2 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible

Ever wonder how the different layers of the forest interact? Learn about animals that live in and travel between the canopy, understory, and floor of the forests at Prince William Forest Park by hiking the Piedmont Forest Trail. Pay close attention to the groundcover, branches, and treetops along the trail, and you may spot some forest residents.