Bob Stratton Bald

Bob Stratton Bald
Highest point
Elevation 5,360 ft (1,630 m)[1]
Prominence 1,040 ft (320 m)
Coordinates 35°22′24″N 83°59′35″W / 35.37333°N 83.99306°W / 35.37333; -83.99306Coordinates: 35°22′24″N 83°59′35″W / 35.37333°N 83.99306°W / 35.37333; -83.99306[2]
Geography
Bob Stratton Bald

Graham County, North Carolina

Parent range Unicoi Mountains, Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Mountains

Bob Stratton Bald, often referred to as Stratton Bald, is a grassy bald in the Unicoi Mountains located in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness in the Nantahala National Forest. Its elevation is approximately 5,360 feet.

Description

The bald is named for Robert "Bob" Stratton (1825-1864), whose family lived on the bald.[3]

The bald is subdivided into two smaller balds: Stratton Bald (elevation 5,360 feet), and Bob Bald (elevation 5,280 feet).[4] Together, they make up Bob Stratton Bald. It is a typical Appalachian bald, with thick grass and few trees and is a popular hiking destination for backpackers. It is accessible via the Stratton Bald Trail (FS Trail 54), which connects to the Benton MacKaye Trail and the Cherohala Skyway.[5]

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