Together, we are protecting Starr Mountain
Circle K is thrilled to support the local community and protect this incredible place. The Conservation Fund will be transferring the land to the U.S. Forest Service as an addition to the Gee Creek Wilderness within the Cherokee National Forest.
The Starr Mountain area is a popular destination for hunting, horse riding and biking and boasts gorgeous waterfalls and rivers. It has nearly 20 miles of trails and roads for public use, which support the local economy and community by providing recreational opportunities and local jobs.
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The Starr Mountain is located in Tennessee’s Blue Ridge Mountains and adjacent to the Gee Creek Wilderness.
Circle K is thrilled to support the local community and protect this incredible place.
The Starr Mountain area is a popular destination for hunting, horse riding and biking and boasts gorgeous waterfalls and rivers. It has nearly 20 miles of trails and roads for public use, which support the local economy and community by providing recreational opportunities and local jobs.
This initiative helps protect 153 acres. This parkland is important for its recreational use, but also for its ability to provide wildlife habitat, help clean and filter water within the Hiwassee River watershed. Starr Mountain is a popular spot for deer, black bear and turkey.