The largest of North Carolina's four National Forests, the Nantahala encompasses 531,148 acres with elevations ranging from 5,800 feet at Lone Bald in Jackson County to 1,200 feet in Cherokee County along Hiwassee River.

2024年3月1日 · Immerse yourself in the emerald embrace of the Nantahala National Forest, a sprawling section of the Blue Ridge Mountains filled with waterfalls, ancient trees, and steep adventures among pristine lakes. Nantahala is a Cherokee word for “land of the noonday sun.” That’s because the tree canopy only allows sunlight to touch the ground during midday.

Visitors can enjoy the remoteness of the Southern Nantahala Wilderness, a scenic drive along the Mountain Waters Byway or a view Whitewater Falls, the highest falls east of the Rocky Mountains. The Nantahala is also home to four long distance trails, the Appalachian, Bartram, Foothills, and Mountains-to-Sea Trails.

2024年2月6日 · Nantahala National Forest, one of the largest national forests in North Carolina, spans 531,286 acres in the western part of the state. With its stunning mountain peaks, flowing rivers, and pristine lakes, Nantahala is a year-round destination for outdoor lovers.

Visiting the Indian rock shelter in the Nantahala gorge. Just a short hike to see some incredible ancient history and I’m going to show you how to get there!

The Nantahala National Forest (/ ˌ n æ n t ə ˈ h eɪ l ə /) is the largest of the four national forests in North Carolina, lying in the mountains and valleys of western North Carolina. The Nantahala is the second wettest region in the country, after the Pacific Northwest.

Within the Nantahala National Forest in Jackson County, an interesting petroglyph (a prehistoric carving) rests in an open pasture. Known as the Judaculla Rock, many tourists and archeologists have visited the mystic rock to admire the markings and develop theories on the origin of …

• The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests lie within a geological area known as the Blue Ridge province of the Appalachian Mountains. These mountains form a southwest to northeast range through western NC and contain many peaks over 1 mile in elevation. • The Blue Ridge Mountains are primarily comprised of igneous and metamorphic rock ...

An outdoor recreation guide service in western North Carolina. Immersive single and multi-day backcountry trips led by local guides in Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. Offering introductory to advanced guided backpacking, day hikes, and rock climbing instruction.

You might be an old timer if you can remember when... 1. When there was no electric lights on Nantahala, and you had to get your school homework by kerosene lamps. 2. Lee Duvall taught most of the kids how to swim and was also the community undertaker.