Wayah Road (SR 1310) provides scenic access to the Nantahala River area and serves as a gateway to Wayah Bald, featuring a historic 1937 stone fire tower at 5,342 feet elevation with panoramic mountain views.

The road is a popular 28-mile motorcycle and scenic drive route that winds through the Nantahala National Forest with tight curves, waterfalls, and river views, though it is closed January-March and features unpaved sections.

Access points include a river raft launch at the northern end and parking areas near Wayah Bald for hiking the Appalachian Trail.