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Hooper Bald
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Hooper Bald in summer
Highest point
Elevation 1,655 m (5,430 ft)
Geography
Location Graham County, North Carolina,
United States
Parent range Unicoi Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Climbing
Easiest route Hike

Hooper Bald is a special kind of mountain called a "grassy bald." This means its top is covered in grass instead of trees! It's located in the Unicoi Mountains in Nantahala National Forest in Graham County, North Carolina, United States. The very top of Hooper Bald is super high, reaching about 5,429 feet (or 1,655 meters) above sea level.

Exploring Hooper Bald

Want to visit the top of Hooper Bald? You can! There's a short and easy path called the Hooper Bald Trail. It's only about half a mile long, which is great for a quick hike.

How to Get There

The starting point for the trail, called the trailhead, is easy to find. It's located right off the Cherohala Skyway. Look for it between mile markers 7 and 8 on the North Carolina side of the road. There's a parking area where you can leave your car before you start your adventure.

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