Appalachian Trail: Wayah Bald
★ 0.0 (0 reviews)· Nantahala National Forest, NC
Distance
1.1 mi
Elevation
130 ft
Est. Time
~40m
Out & Back
Easy
Features
ViewsPavedParkingDog FriendlyAccessible
About
A 1.1-mile out-and-back from the Wayah Bald parking area to the stone observation tower (5,342 ft). Mostly level paved approach through a recovering burn area, with one of the most expansive views on the southern AT spanning the Smokies, Nantahalas, and Cohuttas.
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