Georgia B.
6/22/2025
Amazing OLD-growth forest! One of the few remaining primary growth forests left on Eastern half of the USA. The hike is an easy ~ 2 mile figure-8 through the incredible 3,840-Acre woods. The...
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
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1133 Massey Branch Rd
Robbinsville, NC 28771
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is a 3,800-acre tract of old-growth forest in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. It is named in honor of the poet Joyce Kilmer, known for his famous poem "Trees."
This forest is home to a diverse array of tree species, including towering tulip poplars, oak, hickory, and basswood trees. Visitors can explore the peaceful trails and experience the beauty of nature in its untouched state.
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4.05 reviewsRyall R.
10/1/2025
I hiked a loop consisting of Naked Ground Trail (adequate), Haoe Lead and Jenkins Meadow trails. the latter two trails have been completely neglected, over grown with briars. Several times the...
Kent N.
11/9/2020
An ancient forest where we could still feel the vibrations of the drumming and fires the Native Americans may have created when they lived there. It was beautiful with a lot of trails but it was...
Marianne B.
2/23/2021
This trail was well kept and short. We were there in November 2020 and best half of it was closed due to repairs. Steep in places, but not a difficult or challenging hike. I've been to California...
Ashley M.
10/16/2012
A visit to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is a truly amazing experience. The story surrounding how the high-elevation, old-growth forest was saved from being used as timber and about Joyce Kilmer...
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