Joyce Kilmer Memorial

Category: National forest

Address: 5410 Joyce Kilmer Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771, USA

Phone: +18284796431

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Barbara Walker

Jun 20, 2022

The scenery is awesome. Poplar trees that reach to the sky. The creek that pops up along the way makes for an outstanding visual and audio hike.

Tasha Fenske

Apr 23, 2022

An absolutely beautiful place to go camping along the lake. The views are unbeatable, even just driving through. There’s plenty of firewood laying around. However, there is quite a bit of trash and our camping chairs we’re stolen.

John

Mar 19, 2022

This was an awesome experience. The trail we took was the two-mile loop that went to the memorial rock and old growth trees. These trees are incredible and the hike there was very enjoyable. Be aware, although short, the hike was moderately hard on the way there, going over some fallen trees and some good inclines. It goes over streams and it was pleasant, but you may want to pace yourself.

Claire Campbell

Oct 7, 2021

Great hike for beginners. The lower loop to the left is closed, however you can take the lower loop trial to the right l. It is accessible and will take you to the upper loop and back down. There are only port a potty’s available here. I would recommend good hiking boots due to tree roots are through 98% of the trail. There is also no cell phone signal anywhere near the trail. Bear warnings are posted so bring protection or at least a whistle.

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs welcome?

Tena Eddy | Nov 18, 2020
Amberly Crawford | Nov 19, 2020

I didnt see anything that didnt say no dogs allowed I mean it's a trail in the woods so I dont see why not. I will let you know that there is on part of it closed off and you just have to go on it from the upper entrance. Just letting you know.

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Is this a place you could safely hike alone with a dog? I am coming for some respite but will be alone.

Kim Opager | Sep 19, 2020
filippo emanuel | Sep 20, 2020

When we went there were a couple of people walking alone. I was also there when somebody spotted a copperhead but we didn't see it. Personally I will do it

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how difficult is the walk, and for older folks, how far in do you have to go to see a few of the tall trees?

Nancy Whitaker52 | Aug 20, 2020
Wayne's World | Aug 21, 2020

3.05 miles/1:45 to do one side of the lower loop and the complete upper loop, the left side of the lower loop is washed out. The upper loop has the old growth forest, definitely recommend that, it's a little over a mile to the upper loop. The lower loop has more elevation, so if you make it to the upper loop the rest should be no problem. My wife and I are in our early 60's and walked it with our 90 lb dog. Took our time and enjoyed it.

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Are dogs on leash allowed on trails of joyce Kilmer nat forest?

DALE REKAU | Mar 18, 2020
N Suvor | Mar 19, 2020

Yes!

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Can you drive through the forest.

Steve Cabe | Mar 19, 2019
Robert Martinez | Mar 20, 2019

No, you can't drive through. You can drive to the start of the trail and that's a beautiful drive. But to get to the big amazing trees you have to walk the trail. If you are able to make the walk it's well worth it

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Is camping allowed?

jud Abernathy | Mar 19, 2019
Jennifer Harris | Mar 20, 2019

Rattler Ford and Horse Cove are close campgrounds.

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Are dogs on a leash allowed on the trails?

Lisa Morrell | Mar 19, 2019
Peter | Mar 20, 2019

I saw several dogs on leash.

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Is there a fee?

Barbara Willmot | Mar 19, 2018
David Shuler | Mar 20, 2018

No fees

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How close is this to Vonore TN

Kyle Hodsdon | Oct 18, 2021
J Harlan | Oct 19, 2021

Based on Google Maps it about 50 miles

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Are there cabins to rent in Joyce Kilmer?

Teresa Coggins | Aug 26, 2021
Kevin Hagan | Aug 27, 2021

Nope. But there are rustic "boondock" campgrounds

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