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Recommended Routes in Grandfather - 5

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Favorite Interesting rock formation next to the boardwalk protecting the delicate ecosystems on top of the ridge.
Difficult

Tanawha Trail

13.3 mi 21.3 km 1,131' Up 344.84 m Up 1,956' Down 596.12 m Down

Linville, NC
Favorite Looking out near McRae Peak.
Difficult

MacRae Peak Out and Back

1.8 mi 2.9 km 697' Up 212.45 m Up 697' Down 212.56 m Down

Linville, NC
Favorite Looking out near McRae Peak.
Difficult

Peaks of Grandfather Mountain

9.1 mi 14.6 km 2,827' Up 861.65 m Up 2,827' Down 861.62 m Down

Banner Elk, NC
Favorite Interesting rock formation next to the boardwalk protecting the delicate ecosystems on top of the ridge.
Intermediate/Difficult

Rough Ridge

1.1 mi 1.8 km 337' Up 102.65 m Up 336' Down 102.42 m Down

Foscoe, NC

Grandfather Hiking

  • 108 Miles 173 Kilometers of Trail
  • 5 Recommended Routes
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 9 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 9 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Grandfather - 13

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88.3 mi 142.1 km #1Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 5
Intermediate/Difficult
Linville, NC
Intermediate/Difficult
Linville, NC
3.5 mi 5.7 km #2Profile Trail
Difficult
Banner Elk, NC
Difficult
Banner Elk, NC 34 
2.0 mi 3.3 km #3Grandfather Trail
Difficult
Linville, NC
Difficult
Linville, NC 28 
2.9 mi 4.6 km #4Daniel Boone Scout Trail
Difficult
Foscoe, NC
Difficult
Foscoe, NC 15 
1.1 mi 1.8 km #5Nuwati Trail
Intermediate
Foscoe, NC
Intermediate
Foscoe, NC 10 
0.8 mi 1.3 km #6Cragway Trail
Difficult
Foscoe, NC
Difficult
Foscoe, NC 11 
0.4 mi 0.6 km #7Bridge Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Linville, NC
Intermediate/Difficult
Linville, NC
0.5 mi 0.8 km #8Underwood Trail
Difficult
Linville, NC
Difficult
Linville, NC
0.9 mi 1.5 km #9Black Rock Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Linville, NC
Intermediate/Difficult
Linville, NC
6.3 mi 10.2 km #10Wilson Creek Trail
Intermediate
Linville, NC
Intermediate
Linville, NC
0.4 mi 0.7 km #11Profile Connector Trail
Intermediate
Banner Elk, NC
Intermediate
Banner Elk, NC

Photos of Grandfather - 36

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Interesting rock formation next to the boardwalk protecting the delicate ecosystems on top of the ridge.
Mar 25, 2016 near Foscoe, NC
Looking out onto the high country from one of many ladders on the trail.
Jul 31, 2017 near Linville, NC
Looking out near McRae Peak.
Jul 31, 2017 near Linville, NC
A rewarding, expansive view along the Underwood Trail.
Aug 1, 2017 near Linville, NC
The beautiful view right after we climbed the final ladder!! Was a bit challenging trying to overcome my fear of heights but was definitely worth the views
Aug 8, 2019 near Linville, NC
Climbing back down the ladders and Cliffside...
Aug 8, 2019 near Linville, NC
Outcrop for a viewing and rest midway up.
Jul 22, 2020 near Linville, NC
Chutes & Ladders
Apr 1, 2023 near Linville, NC