Grassy Ridge Bald, Mountain summit in the Roan Highlands, North Carolina.
Grassy Ridge Bald reaches an elevation of 6,189 feet and features open meadows with extensive mountain vistas across the Appalachian range.
Local farmers maintained the characteristic treeless mountain top through cattle grazing practices throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The summit forms part of the Appalachian Trail system, connecting thousands of hikers annually through a network spanning from Georgia to Maine.
Visitors can access the summit via a 5-mile round trip hike from Carvers Gap, crossing Round Bald and Jane Bald along the marked trail.
The mountain displays dense patches of rhododendron and flame azaleas that create natural tunnels and burst into color during June blooming season.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 36.09984,-82.08040
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04
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