Southern Appalachian High-Elevation Rich Cove Forest - CEGL004973

A rich forest of old sugar maple (Acer saccharum) and wood nettle (Laportea canadensis) on the Southern Blue Ridge. Balsam Mountains, in saddle between Elk Garden Ridge and Whitetop Mountain near Elk Garden, Smyth County. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.