| Bob Stratton Bald | |
| Photo Size: | 225 |
| Elevation Ft: | 5360 |
| Elevation Ref: | [1] |
| Prominence Ft: | 1,040 |
| Range: | Unicoi Mountains, Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Mountains |
| Location: | Graham County, North Carolina |
| Map: | USA North Carolina |
| Coordinates: | 35.3733°N -83.9931°W[2] |
Bob Stratton Bald, often referred to as Stratton Bald, is a grassy bald in the Unicoi Mountains located in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness in the Nantahala National Forest. Its elevation is approximately 5,360 feet.
The bald is named for Robert "Bob" Stratton (1825-1864), whose family lived on the bald.[3]
The bald is subdivided into two smaller balds: Stratton Bald (elevation 5,360 feet), and Bob Bald (elevation 5,280 feet).[4] Together, they make up Bob Stratton Bald. It is a typical Appalachian bald, with thick grass and few trees and is a popular hiking destination for backpackers. It is accessible via the Stratton Bald Trail (FS Trail 54), which connects to the Benton MacKaye Trail and the Cherohala Skyway.[5]