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Wayah Bald tower refurbished, opened to public
January 23rd, 2011The Appalachian Trail Conservancy reports in its e-mailed newsletter that the historic Wayah Bald lookout tower restoration is complete and the tower has officially re-opened.
Wayah Bald (elev. 5,385 feet) is near Franklin in the Nantahala National Forest. The Appalachian Trail and the Bartram Trail cross the day-use area, which features the lookout tower first constructed by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The 50-foot tower, below, affords views of the Smoky and Unicoi mountains of the Nantahala and Little Tennessee valleys.
The tower was closed in November 2009 for safety concerns due to its deteriorating condition. Not only has the tower had a makeover, the ATC says, but there are new pathways, a new restroom and new accessible parking as well.
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