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Nantahala National Forest
Snowbird Backcountry Area
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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.
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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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