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Franklin is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, specifically in relation to the Nantahala National Forest, the Great Smoky Mountains, and the Appalachian Trail. [5] The town and the surrounding area is rich in gems and minerals, and is known locally as the "Gem Capital of The World."
In North Carolina, the Bartram Trail meanders 78.4 miles (126.2 km) near the mountainous towns of Franklin, Highlands, Andrews, Robbinsville, and Nantahala. It includes 5,385 feet (1,641 m) Wayah Bald, which is the highest point on the trail and where it crosses the Appalachian Trail.
Eastern side of the observation tower at sunrise. 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. [1]
Conquering the Appalachian Trail isn’t just achieved by lacing up and hiking the 2,100 miles from Georgia to Maine over the course of several months. Growing in popularity is an Appalachian ...
The trail enters Tennessee from North Carolina atop Doe Knob and exits Tennessee into Virginia atop Holston Mountain. The first 64 miles (103 km) of the A.T. in Tennessee follow the crest of the Smokies, and are largely shared with North Carolina.
Albert Mountain [2] is a mountain in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest of the Appalachian Mountains. [3] The Appalachian Trail goes along its summit, which is around 5,200 feet (1,600 m) high. [1] [4] [5] A fire tower offers views of the Blue Ridge and the Little Tennessee River valley. [6]
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Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Though only 365.4 miles (588 km) of the planned 700-to-800-mile (1,100 to 1,300 km) trail is completed, North Carolina's statewide trail is intended to stretch from the mountains of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the state's Outer Banks on the Atlantic Ocean. The segment of the trail within the national park ...