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 - 3

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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

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

Tanawha Trail

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

Linville, NC

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

Grandfather Mountain State Park Hiking

50 Miles 80 Kilometers of Trail
4 Recommended Routes
1 Easy Trail
5 Intermediate Trails
5 Difficult Trails

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Trails in Grandfather Mountain State Park - 7

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3.5 mi 5.7 km #1Profile Trail Difficult Banner Elk, NC	Difficult	Banner Elk, NC	30
2.0 mi 3.3 km #2Grandfather Trail Difficult Linville, NC	Difficult	Linville, NC	19
2.9 mi 4.6 km #3Daniel Boone Scout Trail Difficult Foscoe, NC	Difficult	Foscoe, NC	12
0.8 mi 1.3 km #4Cragway Trail Difficult Foscoe, NC	Difficult	Foscoe, NC	8
0.9 mi 1.5 km #5Black Rock Trail Intermediate/Difficult Linville, NC	Intermediate/Difficult	Linville, NC	6
0.5 mi 0.8 km #6Underwood Trail Difficult Linville, NC	Difficult	Linville, NC	5
1.1 mi 1.8 km #7Nuwati Trail Intermediate Foscoe, NC	Intermediate	Foscoe, NC	6