Wayah Bald, Franklin

Name: Wayah Bald
Address: Franklin, United States

#1 among attractions in Franklin

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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Wayah Bald is a high-altitude treeless open area in Nantahala National Forest, near Franklin, North Carolina. The Wayah Bald Observation Tower is located at the area's highest point; the stone observation tower was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 for fire detection. The Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail cross at Wayah Bald. ()

Coordinates: 35°10'49"N, 83°33'37"W

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Franklin United States

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Wayah Bald – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nantahala National Forest.

3.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Nantahala National Forest
94 min walk • The Nantahala National Forest, is the largest of the four national forests in North Carolina, lying in the mountains and valleys of western North Carolina. Second to the Pacific Northwest, the Nantahala is the wettest region in the country.