Andrews Bald, Mountain summit in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, US
Andrews Bald reaches an elevation of 5,920 feet above sea level, making it the highest grassy bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
During the 19th century, regular cattle grazing maintained the mountain's grassy areas until the establishment of the national park in the 1930s.
The mountain carries the name of Andres Thompson, an early settler who frequently hunted across these elevated grasslands during the initial settlement period.
The Forney Ridge Trail provides access to Andrews Bald from the parking area, covering a distance of 3.6 miles round trip through high-elevation forest.
Unlike typical mountain peaks, the grassy area of Andrews Bald extends around the southern slope rather than occupying the actual summit of the mountain.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.53907,-83.49433
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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