Located in the Nantahala National Forest, the Wayah Bald Outlook Tower is a must-visit attraction for all nature lovers. The lookout point is reached via a short hike from the summit parking area. Here you can climb up to the top of a 1937 stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day you should be able to see the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee to the north and the rolling hills of Georgia to the south. There are several other hiking trails in the area and you can bring along a picnic to enjoy at a small on-site picnic area.

Address: Wayah Bald Outlook Tower, Wayah Bald Outlook Tower, Nantahala National Forest, Franklin, NC 278734

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