The trails of Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness area can be best described as bunny slopes for mountain goats, if there were such things as mountain goats on the east coast. Kayakers get a rating system for streams, this would be a "Class 5". In short, I love it! it is one of my favorite places to hike!
Hiked up to the Hangover and camped at Stratton Bald twice. Trail is 1.85mi of logging road, then steady uphill and muddy ruts. For those not accustomed to steep climbs, this can be a relentless hike. Then you get to the Bald - lovely. Lots of poison ivy, fairly reliable spring. Last time, group of 6 was challenged to find enough sturdy high branches for hanging food. No trash, lots of secluded nooks for camping . Others reported hearing "large animal" running thru bushes and "growling". Didn't see any bear scat or other evidence around the camping on the bald. Views of sunrise/sunset obstructed bc of trees at bald but you can wander around to better views.
Beautiful area with very well maintained trail
Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness is a US Park based in Robbinsville, Tennessee. Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness is located at Robbinsville, NC 28771, USA.
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