Walnut Mountain

Walnut Mountain is a summit in Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest, within the Unaka Ranger District and on lands associated with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The nearest town is Wasp, about 1.3 miles away. The closest way to explore the area is the Walnut Mountain Trail, which lies about 0.9 miles from the summit. Round Mountain Campground sits at a similar distance and makes a convenient base. Hikers looking for more options can try the Betty Place Trail or the Bluff Mountain Loop, each about 2.3 miles away. Paddlers will find Meadow Fork roughly 3.6 miles out. As of October 2026, the Unaka Ranger District had an area alert stating that one of its campgrounds was closed due to storm damage. This alert covers the whole district rather than this summit specifically, and conditions can change.