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Kimsey Creek TR 23
Located in the Standing Indian Basin, On Forest Service Road 67 at the Backcountry Information Board, take a short trail into the Standing Indian Campground. Go left, cross the paved bridge and immediately on the right access the trail. Follow Park Creek Trail to the first blue blazed trail leading to the left. Follows Kimsey Creek upstream and connects to the Appalachian Trail at Deep Gap-85.0 mile marker.
4.5 miles one way; Moderate
At a Glance
| Operated By: | Nantahala NF, Nantahala Ranger District, 90 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734, (828)-524-6441 |
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Activities
Day Hiking
Hike only| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Alerts & Warnings
- Pisgah RD: Partial closure of FSR 475B Headwaters Road
- Be Bear Aware
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest
Quick Links
- Recreation Reservations
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FY2020 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2019 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2018 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY16 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY14 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
- Recreation Outfitters & Guides
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