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Hooper Bald
McGuires, NC
Hooper Bald is a grassy mountain bald in Graham County, reached by a short trail from the Cherohala Skyway in the Nantahala National Forest. It is known for its open summit, wildflowers, and panoramic views, and has a notable history as the site of an early-1900s game preserve where European wild hogs were introduced to the region.
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