Walking Waynesville’s watershed: Hike offers rare glimpse into unspoiled area
Of all the rugged places in Western North Carolina, one of the most pristine and unique is also one of the least known — but that’s by design.
Mention Rocky Branch Lake and you’ll find few who’ve heard of it, and even fewer who’ve actually been to the 86-acre pool that serves as an ample reservoir for the Town of Waynesville’s drinking water. That’s because public access is restricted year-round.
