Snowbird Backcountry Area, Nantahala National Forest

Located in Graham County North Carolina, within Nantahala National Forest, the 10,000 acre Snowbird Backcountry Area served as the hiding place for the Cherokee Indians in 1836 who refused to relocate westward in the Trail of Tears. Home to several waterfalls, Snowbird Backcountry Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities including trout fishing and hiking.

To reach the Snowbird Backcountry Area from the ranger station near Robbinsville, turn left (west) onto NC 143 and travel 2.3 miles to SR 1127 and turn right. Continue along SR 1127 for about 2 miles and bear left at the fork onto SR 1115 which turns sharply to the left after 2 miles.

After another mile SR 1115 crosses a bridge. Turn right onto SR 1120 and continue to it's end about 6 miles (pavement end after 2 miles) where the trailheads are located.

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