WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
CHILDREN'S FOREST AT THE KILN
Dixie National Forest, Washington County, Utah
LOCATION
In Leeds Creek Canyon, Dixie National Forest3.7 miles northwest (327°) from Leeds, Utah
37° 16' 59.14" North Latitude, 113° 23' 42.37" West Longitude
37.283094° North Latitude, 113.395103° West Longitude
4,655 feet (1,419 meters) MSL
To get to the Children's Forest at the Kiln parking lot from I-15, take southbound Exit 23 (Leeds/Silver Reef)
and then turn right/west onto Silver Reef Road;
Or from northbound I-15, take Exit 22 and follow State Route 228 (Main St. through Leeds) for 1.7 miles,
and turn left/west onto Silver Reef Road.
After 0.7 miles the road name changes to Oak Grove Road. It crosses a creek and turns to gravel at 1.5 miles.
At mile 2.1, bear right staying on Oak Grove Road, and at mile 4.2 park at the Children's Forest parking lot.
For a map, click here.
DESCRIPTION
There is a parking lot and 0.5 mile nature trail that interprets the area's natural and cultural resources for visitors.There is also an access trail up to the Leeds Creek Kiln.
HISTORY
This nature feature was designed and built in 2001 by children from local elementary schools with the helpof an Elderhostel group.
PHOTOS
Children's Forest including an interpretive trail and the Leeds Creek Kiln To enlarge, click here
WCHS photos:
WCHS-01940 Photo of the sign for the Childrens' forest at the Kiln
REFERENCES
Dixie National Forest Visitor GuidePage 5