Bob Stratton Bald

Bob Stratton Bald, often referred to as Stratton Bald, is a grassy bald in the Unicoi Mountains located in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness in the Nantahala National Forest. Its elevation is approximately 5,360 feet.

Bob Stratton Bald
Highest point
Elevation	5,360 ft (1,630 m)[1]
Prominence	1,040 ft (320 m)
Coordinates	35°22′24″N 83°59′35″W[2]
Geography
Bob Stratton Bald Graham County, North Carolina
Parent range	Unicoi Mountains, Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Mountains

Description

The bald is named for Robert "Bob" Stratton (1825-1864), whose family lived on the bald.^[3]

The bald is subdivided into two smaller balds: Stratton Bald (elevation 5,360 feet), and Bob Bald (elevation 5,280 feet).^[4] Together, they make up Bob Stratton Bald. It is a typical Appalachian bald, with thick grass and few trees and is a popular hiking destination for backpackers. It is accessible via the Stratton Bald Trail (FS Trail 54), which connects to the Benton MacKaye Trail and the Cherohala Skyway.^[5]

See also

• Unicoi Mountains
• Appalachian balds
• Nantahala National Forest
• Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
• Hooper Bald