Upcoming Events for the Partners of Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness

Please note: Additional details for each event will be made available in the monthly email newsletter. To join the newsletter, please subscribe by filling out the form at the bottom of this page. 

February 22, 2024 

Lake Shore Trail Hike

5 miles, easy

Meet at the Fontana Dam Visitor Center Parking Area at 10 AM

Bring drinks and lunch

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March 19, 2024 

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Work Trip

Meet at the Memorial Loop Parking Area at 9:30 AM

Bring water, snacks and gloves

Hard Hats will be available

We'll be working on the trail and parking area facilities

Lunch will be provided.

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April 3, 2024 

Memorial Loop Fun Hike 

Meet at 10 AM - open to all

Enjoy a hotdog lunch after 

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April 20, 2024

Stecoah Valley Center Spring Festival

Crosscut saw demo, Partners Tshirts Available for Purchase 

April 23, 2024  

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Loop Fun Hike

About 2 miles

Meet at the Memorial Loop Parking Area at 1:30 PM

Bring drinks and snacks

Wild Flowers should be in full bloom then

May 9, 2024 

Hike five 5,000 foot mountains in one day! 

Five miles of hiking, but only moderate rating

Meet at the Hooper Bald Parking Area off the Cherohala Skyway at 9 AM

Bring drinks and snacks

Plan on all day

Contact dick.evans@frontier.com for more info

May 21, 2024 

 Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Work Trip

Meet at the Memorial Loop Parking Area at 9:30 AM

Bring water, snacks and gloves

Hard Hats will be available

We'll we working on the trail and parking area facilities

Lunch will be provided

June 3, 2024 

Night Hike in the Memorial Loop! 

Meet at the Memorial Loop Parking Area at 6:30 PM for 2.5 mile hike, partially after dark 

Bring a flashlight (red filter if you can), drinks, snacks

We'll see what the Memorial Loop is like in the dark

Rated moderate due to light conditions 

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June 8

Azalea Festival on Hooper Bald. 

Please note: This event is still being planned, but we
will lead hikes at 10 AM and 2 PM for visitors.

June 11, 2024 

Santeetlah Lake Trail Hike

Five mile hike, rated moderate

Meet at the Trailhead off Route 143 near Carver Cemetery at 10 AM

Bring drinks and lunch