Editing Franklin, North Carolina (section)

===Hiking===
The mountains that surround Franklin are lined with many hiking trails including the famous [[Appalachian Trail]]. The AT runs north and south, passing 10 miles west of Franklin; it can be accessed at many locations in the area. Some 40 miles of side trails interlace with the AT in the region as well.

Another, lesser known trail also passes through the area: [[Bartram Trail]], named for American botanist [[William Bartram]], who documented the native flora and fauna of the area in 1775. Bartram Trail climbs into the hills of the Franklin area; hikers may follow the explorer's footsteps and discover the exuberant natural world in which he took such delight.<ref name="Ref-2">{{cite web |url=http://www.franklin-chamber.com/visitorInformation/ |title=Mountain Treasure, Simple Pleasures |access-date=January 16, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220012929/http://www.franklin-chamber.com/visitorInformation/ |archive-date=December 20, 2008 }}</ref>

Both the Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail cross over [[Wayah Bald]], one of the best known places in the Franklin area for [[sightseeing]].<!-- Needs expansion and explanation -->