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Appalachian Trail 6: US 64 to SR 1397

Franklin, North Carolina
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Trail length:

12 miles
Posted by: MountainMan on October 24, 2008

Description

Nearly straight shot north from US 64 over Wayah Bald to SR 1397 and Burningtown Gap. Shelters along the trail include Siler Bald Shelter and plentiful camping at several balds.

 
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Directions

From Franklin take US highway 64 approximately 6 miles to intersection with trail.

Trail length

12 miles

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Reviews of Appalachian Trail 6: US 64 to SR 1397



Reviewed by MountainMan on October 28, 2008

(2 out of 2 members found this review useful.)
This is a great section of the Appalachian Trail with some of the best views you'll find in North Carolina. At least two balds (Siler and Wayah) open up incredible vistas of the surrounding mountains and the stone Wayah Bald tower is a cool place to take a break on the trail. Easy road access at US 64 and at Wayah Road. Take the marked gravel road at the top of Wayah Road to drive to the top of Wayah Bald.
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