Last updated: September 1, 2024
Place
Memorial Groves and Allee
NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
Connects the Visitor Center to the Memorial Plaza.
Significance:
Design feature
Designation:
National Memorial
Amenities
1 listed
Benches/Seating
The Allée is a 1.2-mile tree-lined pathway connecting the Visitor Center Complex to Memorial Plaza. This circle of embrace defines the landscape and monumental scale of the area. Lined with Red Sunset maple trees (Acer rubrum), this formal trail brings visitors on a gentle descent to the focal point, the crash site, and the debris field.
Located between the Allée and Ring Road, the Memorial Groves radiate along this curving landform. The Memorial Groves, which honor the passengers and crew members, are planted with various tree species. The Allée concludes after crossing wetlands via a pedestrian bridge near Memorial Plaza.
Located between the Allée and Ring Road, the Memorial Groves radiate along this curving landform. The Memorial Groves, which honor the passengers and crew members, are planted with various tree species. The Allée concludes after crossing wetlands via a pedestrian bridge near Memorial Plaza.
Memorial Groves
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40 groves of 40 trees that memorialize the 40 crew members and passengers.