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Grandfather Mountain State Park

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Camping & Lodging

Plenty of reasonably priced places to stay if you aren't camping. Things tend to get pricier the closer you get to Boone or Blowing Rock.

Food & Drink

If you get near Blowing Rock and want some really good eats and a great atmosphere, try "Eating in the Rough" at Woodlands BBQ. Best eats around at a great price. There are plenty of more expensive places but it has great eating and lots of ordinary folks.

If you want a decent steak or Ribs instead, then Outback is next door.

Recommended Routes in Grandfather Mountain State Park - 2

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Favorite Looking out near McRae Peak.
Difficult 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
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Grandfather Mountain State Park Hiking

  • 9 Miles 14 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 2 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 5 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Grandfather Mountain State Park - 5

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3.5 mi 5.7 km #1Profile Trail
Difficult Difficult
Banner Elk, NC
Difficult Difficult
Banner Elk, NC 34 
2.9 mi 4.6 km #2Daniel Boone Scout Trail
Difficult Difficult
Foscoe, NC
Difficult Difficult
Foscoe, NC 15 
0.8 mi 1.3 km #3Cragway Trail
Difficult Difficult
Foscoe, NC
Difficult Difficult
Foscoe, NC 11 
0.4 mi 0.7 km #4Profile Connector Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Banner Elk, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Banner Elk, NC
1.1 mi 1.8 km #5Nuwati Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Foscoe, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Foscoe, NC 10 

Photos of Grandfather Mountain State Park - 17

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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
Early morning hike to the top of Calloway Peak
Nov 12, 2019 near Foscoe, NC
Fun hike in the early morning.
Nov 12, 2019 near Foscoe, NC
Chutes & Ladders
Apr 1, 2023 near Linville, NC

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