The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Macon County
Macon County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments in Macon County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Macon County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
Siler Bald is a grassy mountain summit that delivers expansive views of Nantahala. From there you can see Wayah Bald Fire Tower, Wine Spring Bald and Albert Mountain. The open …
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This trail leads you along Glen Falls, which is known for being a triple waterfall. The upper and middle falls offer the most stunning views, but it's worth it to see all three.
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Nice Waterfalls next to the Highway 64. Definitely worth the stop.
There are only paid parking places ($3).
There are only paid parking places ($3).
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This waterfall is located in a lush and green valley, surrounded by rhododendron trees. The trail leading there follows Hemp Patch Branch Creek, with a series of shallow waterfalls along the way.
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Gorgeous views. Beware of the switchbacks during rainy season, they are pretty muddy, but if you take the old route (the straight route) up to the peak you'll stay out of the mud.
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Standing Indian Mountain, at 5499 ft, is the highest point along Nantahala River. This Mountain was part of the Cherokee territory, and its name in the native language was Yunwitsule-nunyi, …
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Whiterock Mountain is a 4469 ft summit that lies along Bartram Trail, the peak has a big monolithic rock that is a very nice place to appreciate the views of …
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The Pinnacle is a summit along Bartram Trail, a craggy peak that is very unique in the area because of its rock formation, plus the panoramic views of Nantahala makes the hike there very special.
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