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The memorial forest is a popular family hiking destination and features an easy two-mile, figure-eight trail that includes a memorial plaque at the juncture of the two loops. In 1975 the memorial forest was joined with a much larger tract of the Nantahala National Forest to become part of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness.
The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest along Little Santeetlah Creek is a rare example of an old growth cove hardwood forest, an extremely diverse forest type unique to the Appalachian Mountains. Although there are many types of trees in Joyce Kilmer, dominant species include poplar, hemlock, red and white oak, basswood, beech, and sycamore.
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Joyce Kilmer Natural Area: Bald Eagle: Union: 77 acres (31 ha) 1921: Named after the poet and naturalist. [11] [44] Kettle Creek Gorge Natural Area: Loyalsock: Sullivan: 774 acres (313 ha) 1970: Traversed by the Loyalsock Trail. [29] [45] Lebo Red Pine Natural Area: Tiadaghton: Lycoming: 124 acres (50 ha) Encompasses an uncommon (for ...
The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest along Little Santeetlah Creek is home to a substantial stand of virgin cove hardwood forest, and contains some of the oldest and tallest trees in the Unicoi Range. The largest trees in Joyce Kilmer are over 150 feet (46 m) tall and have circumferences of just over 20 feet (6.1 m).
Along with multiple vistas and overlooks, the skyway provides easy vehicular access to various protected and recreational areas of the Unicoi Mountains, including the Citico Creek Wilderness, the Bald River Gorge Wilderness, and the remote interior of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.
Ancient tulip poplar grove in Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Three wilderness areas are located within the Nantahala National Forest: Ellicott Rock Wilderness is located near Highlands, North Carolina at the intersection of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia state lines, with 3,900 acres (16 km 2) in the North Carolina portion.
Backbone Ridge State Forest: Mountains Caldwell: 476 acres (1.93 km 2) No public access Bladen Lakes State Forest: Coastal Plain Bladen: 32,700 acres (132 km 2) Open year-round via permit Clemmons Educational State Forest: Piedmont Johnston, Wake: 825 acres (3.34 km 2) [1] Open year-round DuPont State Recreational Forest: Mountains Henderson ...