Nature venue
Wayah Bald
86 locals recommend
Location
4419 Wayah Bald Rd
Franklin, NC
Tips from locals
Great views - gravel road - well worth the stop and see and its FREE - you can see Franklin from here - even go up into the tower and see for miles.
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 (5,385 feet); 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. Wayah Bald is a popular destination for hikers, especially during Spring, when the rhododendron and azaleas are in bloom. We have driven here several times which about a 1 hr from our cabin. The drive along Wayah Rd passes through gorgeous views of streams and mountain cottages. There are picnic tables and bathrooms near the parking area.
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 (5,385 feet); the stone observation tower was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 for fire detection. The…
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