Hooper Bald is a grassy bald

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in the Unicoi Mountain Range located in the Cheoah Ranger District (northwestern district) of Nantahala National Forest in Graham County,

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. The summit is 5,429 ft/1,655 m.

Hiking

The

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of Hooper Bald can be reached via the 0.5 mile Hooper Bald Trail. The parking area and trailhead is located between mile marker 7 and 8 along the North Carolina side of the Cherohala Skyway.

References

Hooper Bald Trail
Landmarks in North Carolina Nantahala National Forest Mountains of North Carolina Unicoi Mountains Landforms of Graham County, North Carolina {{GrahamCountyNC-geo-stub

Hiking

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