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Wesser Bald Fire Tower offers a four-mile Appalachian Trail roundtrip to a 30-foot observation tower with 360-degree mountain views.

  • Appalachian Trail day hikes
  • 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains and Nantahala National Forest
  • visiting a historic 1936 fire lookout site

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Wilson Lick Ranger Station, built in 1916, offers a glimpse of forestry history and access to a three-mile Appalachian Trail hike.

  • Visitors interested in early twentieth-century forestry history
  • Hikers seeking Appalachian Trail access near Wayah Bald
  • Travelers visiting historic structures in the Nantahala National Forest

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FAQ

How long is the hike to Wesser Bald Fire Tower?

The roundtrip hike from Tellico Gap is four miles and follows the Appalachian Trail.

Can I drive directly to Wesser Bald Fire Tower?

No. The site is reached by a four-mile roundtrip hike, so it is not a drive-up observation tower.

What historic features can I see near Wayah Bald?

Wilson Lick Ranger Station was built in 1916 and includes historic forestry structures; it is about three miles before the Wayah Bald summit.

What views does Wesser Bald Fire Tower offer?

The 30-foot observation tower provides 360-degree views of Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains.