Wesser Bald Fire Tower via The Appalachian Trail

This 2.3-mile loop trail is approximately 20 miles from downtown Franklin and has stunning views from the fire tower. There are two routes you can take from Franklin. Highway 64 west, right on Old Murphy, left on Wayah Road, then right on Otter Creek Rd, or Hwy 28 North (Bryson City Road), then left on Tellico Rd.

(Some photos by Eric Haggart)

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