| Located within Nantahala National Forest, the 2
mile Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail travels in a figure 8 as it travels through
the enchanted forest of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. Serving as a
living monument to Joyce Kilmer, a memorial plaque near the center of the
grove of huge trees which remembers the soldier and poet who was killed in
action during World War I.
To reach Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail from Robbinsville North
Carolina, travel along NC 1116 (Massey Branch Road), off NC 129 for
about 2 miles. Turn right onto NC 1127 at the stop sign and continue
about 10 miles to Joyce Kilmer Road. Turn left at the signs. |
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