October 20, 2020
Appalachian Trail: Wayah Gap to Siler Bald
Distance
6.3 mi
Climbing
1,480 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out & Back
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Notes Lost
The route
6.3 mi · 1,480 ft climbing · 4h 28m out, 3h 54m walking · 1.6 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
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Photos (26)
View from atop Siler Bald Ray, Dick, Jenny, Mike, Renee & Vic White Violet White Yarrow(Achilea miffefolium) Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) Stiff Gentian (Gentiana quinquefolia) Sign at Snowbird Gap near the base of the climb up Siler Bald Renee, Vic and Jenny crossing small bridge near the start of the hike Blue Aster near the end of blooming Ready to get started on today's hike. Trail through meadow up Siler Bald Halloween Surprise - Scarecrow Vic scaring off hikers at top of Siler Bald Trail down opposite side of Siler Bald Nantahala Lake from Siler Bald View to Southeast from Siler Bald Trail Sign Rocky trail down to AT Shelter near Siler Bald View to Southwest from Siler Bald View to East headed down Siler Bald Showy Gentian (Gentiana decora) Downy Phlox (Phlox pilosa) This way! One of several clear water drainages along AT enroute to Siler Bald Simple bridge over drainage along AT Another one of several clear water drainages along AT enroute to Siler Bald Another view of today's hikers: Dick, Vic, Mike, Jenny, Renee and Ray