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Birkhead Mountains Wilderness

Wilderness area in North Carolina, United States

Summary

Wilderness area in North Carolina, United States

Field	Value
name	Birkhead Mountains Wilderness
iucn_category	Ib
photo	Birkhead Mountains Wilderness Trail Map.jpg
photo_caption	Trail map of the Wilderness Area
map	USA
relief	1
location	Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
nearest_city	Asheboro
coordinates
area	5,160 acre
established	1984
governing_body	U.S. Forest Service
website	Birkhead Mountains Wilderness

The Birkhead Mountains Wilderness was established by the 1984 North Carolina Wilderness Act and covers 5,160 acre in the Uwharrie National Forest at the northern end of the Uwharrie Mountains, in central North Carolina.

History

The mountain range in and around the wilderness are considered to be the oldest on the North American continent. Evidence of early Native American settlement dates back over 12,000 years. The Catawba Indians inhabited the area when the Europeans began exploring the region in the late 1600s. By 1760 settlement had begun in earnest, opened up by the explorers and traders along the Ocaneechi Trail.

A plantation once owned by John Watson Birkhead (b. 1858) forms the core of the wilderness. The 3,000 acre Birkhead acquired over the years were made up of many small tenant farms. The mountain range was known locally as the Birkhead Mountains.

Evidence of early Native American and other settlers can often be found.

Recreation

All trails within the wilderness are designated hiking trails. Travel by horse or vehicle is prohibited. Dispersed camping is allowed.

References

Wikipedia Source

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