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Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness
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Nantahala National Forest
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maniboyflex
August 26, 2025
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness is a remote gem straddling western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Famous for its old-growth forests, including the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, it’s home to towering trees over 400 years old and diverse hardwoods like poplar, hemlock, and oak. Hike through lush coves, listen to the creeks, and soak in the solitude.
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The Hangover Lead Trail delivers an intense, rewarding experience through the ancient forests of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. You'll climb steadily through dense rhododendron thickets and old-growth trees before emerging…
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Elevation 960 m