Bald Mountains

The Bald Mountains in western North Carolina are a rugged and remote mountain range known for their unique, windswept high-elevation balds. The range is located within the Pisgah National Forest and features heavily forested slopes, exposed rocky outcroppings, and several prominent peaks. The terrain is steep and challenging, with numerous hiking trails providing access to the interior of the range. The balds themselves are rare ecological communities found at the highest elevations, characterized by grassy meadows and shrublands instead of dense forests.