Special Places

Joyce Kilmer / Slickrock

The Joyce Kilmer/Slickrock Wilderness is one of the most ancient and biologically diverse forests in the East. Protecting parcels to the north and south of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness will connect national forest lands to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nearly 1,000 acres of old-growth near Yellowhammer Branch could be added to the ancient forests of Kilmer-Slickrock. The creeks of Kilmer-Slickrock support Southern Appalachian brook trout and several rare aquatic species.

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Popular activities in Joyce Kilmer / Slickrock

paddling

Paddling

hiking

Hiking

backpacking

backpacking

running

Running

swimming

Swimming

equestrian

Equestrian

old growth

Old-Growth

climbing

Climbing

rare species

Rare Species

biking

Biking

fishing

Fishing

scenic views

Scenic Views