Drive on Cherokee Orchard Loop to the parking lot for the Rainbow Falls trailhead. At the beginning of the trail to Rainbow Falls turn off trail and head southwest, crossing LeConte Creek. Continue approximately 100 meters until hemlock becomes abundan
Abundant surface rock. Soil collection difficult due to subsurface rocks. Canopy nearly closed. -- Small stand. Hemlock seems restricted to this draw. Hemlock will eventually dominate this stand.