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Old Flat State Forest occupies 320 acres in Grayson County. It is used for research, demonstration of forestry practices, and education. With the exception of the southern-most corners, the entire Old Flat State Forest lies above 4000 feet in elevation, and rises to just above 5000 feet at its highest point, easily making it Virginia’s highest state forest. Because of the elevation, forest types and growing conditions are somewhat unique. At the highest points on the forest, pure boreal-like stands of red spruce dominate.