The first indication that the Spire was ahead was found on a "Reforestation Project" sign.

A first view of the Spire was over trees that lined the trail. It was surprising to notice something so big out there above normal sized trees.

Viewed through the trees, the structure was clearly an artificial work.

A video panning up the Spire to give some idea of how tall it rose in the middle of the forest.

A closer view of the logs attached together to form the spire.

A closer view of the logs used to construct the Spire, here viewed much nearer to the top of the sculpture.

A closer view of the logs used to construct the Spire, here viewed at the very top of the sculpture.

A view of the Spire in the distance, towering over piles of dirt.

The Spire gradually became lost among a forest of trees as one walked the path away and toward the cemetery.