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Waslick Poplar Tree
Natahala Natioinal Forest, NC
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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

 

 


Pickens Nose Mountain - Locations and Scale are Approximate

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

Waslick Tree Nantahala National Forest
 Approaching Waslick Poplar Tree 

 

Waslick Tree Nantahala National Forest
 Waslick Poplar Tree 


Waslick Tree Creek Crossing
 Waslick Tree Trail, Creek Crossing 

 

Start of Waslick Poplar Trail in Rock Gap, Nantahala National Forest
 Trailhead, Waslick Poplar Trail - Rock Gap 


Waslick Poplar Trail, Nantahala National Forest
 Waslick Poplar Trail 

 

Standing Indian Campground, Nantahala National Forest
 Nearby Standing Indian Campground 


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

Map of Standing Indian Area, Nantahala National Forest
  Map of Standing Indian Area - locations and scale are approximate