Waslick Poplar Tree, NC | Southern Explorer

Once one of the largest poplar trees in the Eastern US, the Waslick Poplar Tree is now a mere remnant of its former self. More like visiting a tomb, the visit is still worth the short walk.

The trail begins at the parking lot at Rock Gap along the road to Standing Indian Campground. The trail descends first toward the left, and then switches back toward the right. After approximately 0.5 miles the trail crosses a small creek. Approximately 0.1 mile later, the trail deadends at the Waslick Poplar Tree. Return along same path.

Other nearby hikes in the Nantahala National Forest - Pickens Nose - Albert Mountain. See map below for more details.

Waslick Poplar Tree Nantahala National Forest near Franklin NC
Waslick Tree, Nantahala National Forest, NC

Miles	1.2 (round trip)
Road Maps	Road Maps: Western North Carolina Map North Carolina Highway Map
Other Area Guides	Nantahala National Forest and Bartram Trail Guides Trekking the Southern Appalachians Other SC Guides USA Guides North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer
Local Lodging	Franklin NC North Carolina

Distance (approximate in miles)
0.0	Start - begin descending
0.2	Sharp Right turn
0.4	Left Turn
0.6	Waslick Tree
1.2	Return to starting point