Description
The bald is named for Robert "Bob" Stratton (1825-1864), whose family lived on the bald. The bald is subdivided into two smaller balds: Stratton Bald (elevation 5,360 feet), and Bob Bald (elevation 5,280 feet). 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.See also
* Unicoi Mountains * Appalachian balds * Nantahala National Forest * Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest *References
Nantahala National Forest Mountains of North Carolina Appalachian balds Unicoi Mountains Protected areas of Graham County, North Carolina Landforms of Graham County, North Carolina {{GrahamCountyNC-geo-stub