ARROWOOD GLADE - This picnic area has 15 tables with grills, a shelter, water, and toilets. Swimming is offered across the road at LBJ Civilian Conservation Center. The picnic area is located on the site of an old fish hatchery. LBJ is the site of the first Nantahala National Forest Supervisor's Office. Drive 3 miles west of Franklin on U.S. 64. Turn right at the Wayah Bald directional sign. Take the first left onto the Wayah Road (S.R. 1310). The picnic area is 3 miles on the right, across from LBJ Job Corps.

RUFUS MORGAN TRAIL - This easy one mile loop trail passes through a cove hardwood stand, past a beautiful waterfall, and through a timber harvest unit thinned in 1992. The trail is named after Rufus Morgan, a naturalist who was instrumental in developing the Appalachian Trail. Drive 3 miles west of Franklin on U.S. 64. Turn right at the Wayah Bald directional sigh. Take the first left onto the Wayah Road (S.R. 1310). Go 6.6 miles and turn left on Forest Service Road 388. The trail will be 2.2 miles on the right.

WASILIK POPLAR - This tree is the second largest yellow poplar in the United States. It is named for John Wasilik, an early-day ranger for the Nantahala National Forest. A 0.6 mile long trail leads to the tree from Rock Gap. Rock Gap is 2 miles north of Standing Indian Campground on Forest Service Road 67.

WAYAH BALD - This vantage point is 5,342 feet in elevation. On a clear day, you can see north to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and south into Georgia and South Carolina. Visitors can climb an old stone fire tower built in the days of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The bald is known for its outstanding display of azaleas in June. Wayah is Cherokee for wolf. Drive 3 miles west of Franklin on U.S. 64. Turn right at the Wayah Bald directional sign. Take the first left onto the Wayah Road (S.R. 1310). Drive 9 miles to Wayah Gap. Turn right on Forest Service Road 69, which is a steep gravel road. Take it to the top of the mountain.

WAYAH CREST - This picnic area has three picnic tables and grills. The Appalachian Trail is adjacent to the picnic area. Drive 3 miles west of Franklin on U.S. 64. Turn right at the Wayah Bald directional sign. Take the first left onto the Wayah Road (S.R. 1310). Drive 9 miles to Wayah Gap. Wayah Crest is to the left of Wayah Gap.

WILSON LICK HISTORICAL SITE - Wilson Lick was the first ranger station in the Nantahala National Forest. It was built in 1916 and has historic displays. Drive 3 miles west of Franklin on U.S. 64. Turn right at the Wayah Bald directional sign. Take the first left onto the Wayah Road (S.R. 1310). Drive 9 miles to Wayah Gap. Turn right on Forest Service Road 69. Wilson Lick will be about two miles on the left.