Jardine Juniper — Attraction in Smithfield

"Trees are poems the earth writes upon the sky."-Kahlil Gibran Midway through such a long hike, there are few poems better to encounter than the cracked, gnarled, twisting, towering, millennia old body of Jardine. This primordial giant is cornered against steep slopes, so the view around it is first-rate. Time seems slower around it. Indeed, how else could the thing have lived for over 1500 years? This is a superb place to ponder at and be pierced by. Go and let Jardine write itself...

Beautiful trail. Great for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. It's about 5 miles to the top and then a bit of a walk down the hill if you want to see the tree. The trail climbs significantly, and although it isn't too steep, it is not a beginner trail for...

Always a great place to get out. Great climb on a bike and a...