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Nantahala National Forest, 1.4 mile (round trip) Wasilik Poplar
Trail is rated moderate/strenuous. Beginning at Rock Gap, on the road to
Standing Indian Campground, Wasilik Poplar Trail crosses the Appalachian
Trail near the parking area, then descends for 0.7 miles to the second
largest poplar tree known in the US.
To reach Wasilik Poplar Trail from Franklin North Carolina, travel
west along US 64, past Winding Stair Gap to the sign for Standing
Indian Campground and the Appalachian Trail and turn left. Continue
for about a mile to a sign for the campground and turn right onto FS
67. Travel 0.5 miles along FS 67 to Rock Gap and the trailhead. |
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