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 former domain of Bob Stratton,
he liked cool weather and loved the remote location..
Local legend states that Mr. Stratton roamed these hills yelling "Hey Oh", "Hey Oh".
Although this is a legend, the "Haoe Lead" trail was named after this once circulated rumor.
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