Stratton Bald Joyce
Kilmer Wilderness
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Skill: |
Easy to Moderate |
| Water: |
A few streams and some small seeps |
| Pros: |
A great example
of a Southern Appalachian Bald in its natural state |
| Cons: |
Trail can be difficult
to follow |
| Notes: |
Views are slightly
obscured by vegetation |
| Location |
Near Robbinsville, NC and the
Cherohala Skyway |
Location
Map | Yellow Mountain
| Max Patch
Roan Highlands | Andrews
Bald
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5360 feet in elevation, Stratton Bald is located
on the boundary of the Joyce Kilmer Wilderness. It is maintained
by the United States Forest Service and is a fine example
of a Southern Appalachian bald.
This is the domain of former New Englander, Bob Stratton.
Bob liked his weather chilly and his neighbors few, so he
bought a large amount of acreage on what is now called Stratton
Bald.
He was known to walk in the woods yelling "Hey-O"
at the top of his lungs, thus the name of the Haoe Lead trail
was born.
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