| Located within
Nantahala National Forest, the 1.5 mile Shot Pouch Trail crosses the
Appalachian Trail. Traveling across a grassed wildlife clearing, Shot
Pouch Trail continues along an old logging road, past a small waterfall.
Offering views of Franklin Valley, and the Cowee & Fishhawk mountains,
Shot Pouch Trail is an in and back trail.
To reach Shot Pouch Trail from Franklin North Carolina, travel west
along US 64 for 4 miles and turn right at the sign for Wayah Bald
directional sign. Take the first left onto Wayah Road (NC 1310) and
continue to the right turn onto Forest Service Road 69 at the Wayah
Bald sign. Continue along FR 69 for 0.9 miles to the parking area for
Shot Pouch Trail. |
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