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NATIONAL FORESTS Forest Service Celebrates Weeks 2011 Recreation Guide to the National Forests in North Carolina www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc Forest Service celebrates Weeks Act PHOTO BY MARY NOEL From the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Green Knob Overlook, drivers can view the Burke-McDowell Tract, the first land purchased for eastern national for- ests through the 1911 Weeks Act. Known as the Curtis Creek tract, the land is part of the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest. which solidified ownership with one A century of entity and allowed the government to buy the land without a cloud on conservation: the title. Over the last 100 years, North 1911-2011 Carolina has become home to the by Mary Noel Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie and magine if no national forests Croatan national forests, which existed in North Carolina. encompass more than 1.2 million This was reality in the early acres — about 4 percent of North 20th century. Early national Carolina’s land. forests in the West were These North Carolina national Iestablished from public lands by forest lands now include: 1909. However, the U.S. government l 11 congressionally designated needed to purchase land from wilderness areas. private landowners if national forests PHOTO COURTESY OF FOREST SERVICE l Three research experimental were to exist in the East. THE LANDS NOBODY WANTED: Most lands acquired in the early 1900’s were stripped of trees and excessively eroded from farming. forests (Bent Creek, Coweeta and With strong public support, the Blue Valley) Weeks Act became law on March 1, a price of just over $7 per acre. Later often had only a general idea of l Three National Wild and Scenic 1911, under the leadership of Rep. in 1916, George Vanderbilt sold an the boundary locations. Many Rivers (Horsepasture and Chat- John W. Weeks of Massachusetts. 86,000-acre tract to the government. property boundaries overlapped, tooga Rivers and Wilson Creek) This law allowed for the purchase of Today this tract is the heart of the making acquisition a complicated l One National Historic Site the first national forest lands in the Pisgah District. process. This often required court (Cradle of Forestry in America) eastern United States. Nearly 30 percent of the first condemnation in order to clear title l Two National Scenic Byways The very first tract purchased lands bought in North Carolina for federal acquisition. (Cherohala Skyway and Forest for eastern national forests was 8,100 were high-quality forests with virgin When this happened, all known Heritage) acres owned by the Burke McDowell timber, but many other tracts were adjacent landowners were notified l Nationally designated trails: Lumber Company, located near stripped of trees. Smaller tracts were of the proposed sale and given the Appalachian Trail, Bartram Trail, Marion. This land is now a part of farmed out, resulting in erosion and opportunity to present to the court Uwharrie National Scenic Trail, the Grandfather District in Pisgah a loss of topsoil. their ownership claims for the tract. and Overmountain Victory Trail National Forest. Payment for the Most acquired lands had never The court paid those who appeared l About 1,700 miles of trails: hike, tract was made on Aug. 29, 1912, at been surveyed, and the owners to have a valid claim to the tract, bike, horse and off-highwav vehicle. CONTENTS: MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN UWHARRIE/ HAVE A 3 CAMPING 8 FORESTS MAP 15 CROATAN 2 SAFE VISIT MAPS CLIMB FIRE U.S. Department of Agriculture 6 LOOKOUT DISCOVER THE A COMPLEX Forest Service 11 Southern Region TOWER BACKCOUNTRY 16ECOSYSTEM CROATAN l UWHARRIE l PISGAH l NANTAHALA l NATIONAL FORESTS CAROLINA 2 CONNECTIONS CAROLINA 3 CONNECTIONS RECOVERY CAMPING IN THE MOUNTAINS Fees subject X mM HIGHLIGHTS i u f More than $13.5 million in American to change c g Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds have F k Call to verify j created new or improved recreation sites and 6w- specific opening e and closing dates. facilities across the forest. Most projects will be MAP NUMBER AMPHITHEATERSHOWERS BOAT RAMP FISHINGTRAILS completed in 2011. RESERVATIONSDUMP STATIONPICNIC RESTROOMSAREA DRINKING WATERSWIMMING/WADING FEE NUMBER OF SITES North Carolina’s national forests offer NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST COMMENTS a wealth of recreation opportunities, from BRISTOL HORSE CAMP V All year. $5 7 On Fires Creek. Offers horse hiking and fishing in the mountains to From HAYESVILLE, take SR 1307 for 3 miles to 5 camping and tethering posts. SR 1300, go 5.7 miles to SR 1344 (FR 340). Go 7 miles on FR g j w horseback and off-highway-vehicle riding in Tusquitee District: 828-837-5152. 340. 6 the Piedmont to canoeing at the coast. CABLE COVE V $10 26 Near Fontana Lake. One-mile nature During 2010, recovery funds helped Apr. 1-Oct. 31. From FONTANA VILLAGE, take NC 28S, 24 c g f k j w trail. Cheoah District: 828-479-6431. maintain 80 miles of trail in North Carolina’s 4.7 miles, turn left on FR 520 for 1.4 miles. national forests. A target of 103 miles will CHEOAH POINT Sites 1-17: $15, first-come first served. be accomplished. Local youth from the Apr. 1-Oct. 31. From ROBBINSVILLE, take NC 129N 5.8 23 X F $15 26 Sites 18-23, $20, RV sites. 2 walk-in miles, left on SR 1145 for 0.3 mile, right on SR 1147 for g F f k j w $20 cabins, electrical hookup outside,$35/ PHOTO BY DON CRANE Student Conservation Association repaired Hikers travel through Graveyard Fields in the Pisgah National Forest. 1 mile. night. Cheoah District: 828-479-6431. additional miles. Visitors to campgrounds and HANGING DOG F On Hiwassee Lake. Apr. 1-Sept. 30. 2 X $8- 52 other recreation sites will benefit from seven From MURPHY, take NC 1326W for V w $16 Tusquitee District: 828-837-5152. 5 miles. i c g f k j new buildings and one additional restroom - Be safe in the national forests completed in 2010. Improvements at Roan HORSE COVE F $10 18 Five sites all year. In winter, no North Carolina’s national forests attract l Remember that your cell phone, GPS unit or Apr. 1-Oct. 31. From ROBBINSVILLE, take US 129N for 1 22 V Mountain Recreation Area will be finished mile, left on NC 143W for 10 miles, right on SR 1159 for 2.3 g f j w water, $5 fee. Cheoah District: nearly eight million visitors a year. With advance other electronic equipment may not work in before the site opens in June. miles, right at Joyce Kilmer Road for 0.5 mile. 828-479-6431. preparation and precautions during your forest remote areas. I Ten Civilian Conservation Corps-era HURRICANE CREEK u 7 V $6 Undesignated sites. Nantahala visit, you and your friends can have a more l For the national forest area you are visiting, Mar. 15-Dec.15 (depending on weather) Go south from c g j w District. Campground buildings, such as Wayah Bald Tower on Standing Indian on FR 67 (gravel) for 2 miles. i pleasant and safe outdoor experience. know which firearms are specifically restricted Nantahala Ranger District and Pine Cliff office: 828-369-0442. 6 by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Visit Shelter on the Croatan National Forest, JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN X F $15- 100 On Chatuge Lake. Some lakefront Know...before you go 6 sites, picnic pavilion in campground: www.wildlife.state.nc.us and select “regulations.” received new roofs and other restoration. May 1-Sept. 30. From HAYESVILLE, take US 64E for 6.2 i c g u F f k m j w $30 A great outdoor experience starts with planning. l In case you get stranded or injured, take extra miles, turn left on NC 175 for 3 miles, turn right on first-come, first-served. Tusquitee l SR 1115. d d Consider the risks involved with your chosen food and water, warm clothing and a first-aid kit. District: 828-837-5152. activity and know your skill level. STANDING INDIAN u X F $14- On Nantahala River. l Research station 9 84 Get a map and become familiar with the area Stay safe in the woods May 1-Nov. 27. From FRANKLIN, take US 64W for 9 miles, i c g u F f j w $28 Nantahala District. Campground you plan to visit. Maps are available at U.S. Forest l Lock valuables in the trunk or other locations turn left on old US 64 and follow signs. office: 828-369-0442. Service offices listed on page 16 and online at where they can’t be seen. issues report card d d TSALI $15 41 On Fontana Lake. Adjacent to Tsali l F www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc. Check on-site information boards for safety Apr. 1-Oct. 31. From BRYSON CITY, take US turn right SR 25 c g F f k j 6 mountain bike and horse trail com- l 1286 and go one mile to entrance. Consult the internet, news media and other issues relating specifically to that area. on sustainability w plex. Cheoah District. 828-479-6431. outlets for emerging safety concerns, such as l Identify potential natural hazards, such as high The Forest Service’s Southern Research Station d d - wildfire, severe weather forecasts and current winds, slippery rocks, flash flooding, bears or recently published the Western North Carolina u F Campers may use Cliffside Lake VAN HOOK GLADE 28 X $16 19 water levels. other wild animals. Be alert! Report Card on Forest Sustainability. April1-Oct. 30. From HIGHLANDS, take US.64W for g F w facilities. Nantahala District.
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