Wayah Bald
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; the stone observation tower was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 for fire detection.
Wayah Bald
- Peak rising to 5,331 feet (1,625 metres)
- Description: mountain in North Carolina, United States of America
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Latitude
35.18054° or 35° 10′ 50″ north
Longitude
-83.56092° or 83° 33′ 39″ west
Open location code
867R5CJQ+6J
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natural=peak
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Ladin—“Wayah Bald” goes by many names.
- Basque: “Wayah Bald”
- Cebuano: “Wayah Bald”
- Egyptian Arabic: “جبل واياه بالد”
- Ladin: “Wayah Bald”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Slickrock Ford and Wayah Depot.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Wayah Bald Fire Tower and Buck Mountain.
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