Tuttle Educational State Forest — Attraction in Cajah's Mountain

The wife and one of our daughters took several of our grandkids to this place just out of Lenoir NC. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Tuttle boasts a wide variety of pines and hardwoods plus rolling terrain and clear streams. These features are accessible by a series of well-marked trails accented by exhibits and displays which explain the ecology of the managed forest.

Some history about the place:

In 1956 Miss Lelia Judson Tuttle deeded 160 acres of family land to the Tuttle Forest Foundation. Miss Tuttle wanted her land to serve the people of North Carolina. The Tuttle Forest Foundation followed Miss Tuttle’s vision requiring that this land be used for educational and recreational purposes yet remain a forest.

In 1973 the Tuttle Forest Foundation leased the land to the North Carolina Forest Service to be used as a small State Forest.

The grandkids had a blast! Tuttle is open to the public and all programs are...

This park was one of the cleanest, most well maintained State parks we have been to. The hiking trails are well maintained and very well marked. The view of Grandfather Mountain while sitting in the swing was a highlight and so serene. The old cemetery was very well taken care of. The state park and forestry service have done a great job presenting this donated park to the community. The ranger was very helpful. Great job to all that are taking care of the park. I would give it 10...

Its a great park but strange hours! Its closed from december to may and when its open forget early morning hikes. Opening time is 11am also when its open its closed on mondays very strange. When you do get in its a fantastic park. The talking trail is awesome but some of the units are vandalized and seem to have been left that way for many months. Strange as the ranger lives on site.......