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Grandfather Mountain Attraction Area

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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

Grandfather Mountain Attraction Area Hiking

  • 6 Miles 10 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 3 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 3 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Grandfather Mountain Attraction Area - 5

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2.0 mi 3.3 km #1Grandfather Trail
Difficult
Linville, NC
Difficult
Linville, NC 28 
0.4 mi 0.6 km #2Bridge Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Linville, NC
Intermediate/Difficult
Linville, NC
0.5 mi 0.8 km #3Underwood Trail
Difficult
Linville, NC
Difficult
Linville, NC
0.9 mi 1.5 km #4Black Rock Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Linville, NC
Intermediate/Difficult
Linville, NC

Photos of Grandfather Mountain Attraction Area - 10

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A fat Black Bear eating a snack!
Apr 6, 2016 near Newland, NC
This is MacRae Peak which stands at 5844 feet. in North Carolina. The bridge is exactly one mile above sea level.
Aug 15, 2016 near Linville, 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
Gazing across the ravine and the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain.
Aug 1, 2017 near Linville, NC
Using the anchored cables on the Grandfather Trail.
Aug 1, 2017 near Linville, NC
Scrambling up a rock outcrop on the Grandfather 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
A series of cables and ladders give access to great views.
Jul 17, 2021 near Linville, NC