Big Yellow Mountain, Mountain summit in North Carolina, United States.
Big Yellow Mountain reaches an elevation of 5,540 feet and features a grassy bald peak with open meadows at its summit.
The Nature Conservancy acquired Big Yellow Mountain from the Avery family in 1975, who had maintained ownership of the land since 1785.
The mountain serves as a critical observation point for monitoring fall raptor migrations, including occasional sightings of golden eagles.
Access to Big Yellow Mountain requires advance permission from The Nature Conservancy, which manages the 426-acre natural preserve.
The mountain contains the largest southeastern population of Schweinitz's groundsel, a northern plant species found only on select North Carolina balds.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 36.11012,-82.02706
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00
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