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Joyce Kilmer Memorial trail reopens

Joyce Kilmer Memorial trail reopens File photo

The U.S. Forest Service reopened the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail and all other facilities in Graham County will reopen on Oct. 11 

The Memorial Loop experienced one location that had a washout that has been mitigated by installation of hand rails, and there might be a couple of step-over downed trees, but there was no significant damage.

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