About the Bald River Gorge Wilderness Bald River is a small wild trout stream flowing cold and clear northward through the middle of the steep-sided Bald River Gorge and hence down the middle of this Wilderness. The Wilderness ends just before the river plunges dramatically over what is arguably the loveliest waterfall in the state, Bald River Falls. Southern Appalachian hardwoods, pine, dog hobble, and other flora cloak the mountain slopes above the river, home to black bears, deer, wild turkeys, and wild hogs. Fall turns the area into a quilt of color. Summer wildflowers are plentiful.
Human use is heavy.
Anglers are limited to fly-fishing and must have a special fishing permit.