Daniel Boone Scout Trail

4.5 ( 8 )

Trail

2.9 mile 4.6 kilometer point to point
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 1,757' 535 m
Descent: -23' -7 m
High: 5,910' 1,802 m
Low: 4,164' 1,269 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 12% (7°)
Max Grade: 45% (24°)

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Trail shared by Brandon Thrower

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“This trail passes through incredibly diverse landscapes as it climbs to the top of Grandfather Mountain.”

— Brandon Thrower

Features Fall Colors · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail is a classic grind of a climb up one of the most iconic mountains on the East Coast. The trail pretty much stays at a moderate grade throughout, with a few sections of steep scrambling. The footing can be extremely technical in sections and very manageable in other sections. There are a couple of mild rock scrambles near the top and also two ladders that help you get up and over some small rock faces. The trail is an absolute blast. Plus, there is a killer view from the top!

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks: Grandfather Mountain

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Mike Patel

Oct 6, 2017

Mike Patel

Jul 12, 2017

Nuwati, Cragway, Daniel Boone Scout Trail

Jun 3, 2017

Great hike and beautiful view at the top

Sep 3, 2016

Mike Patel

2.9mi

Jul 1, 2015

7.2mi

Trail Ratings

4.5 from 8 votes

#2

in Grandfather Mountain State Park

#4570

Overall

4.5 from 8 votes

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#2

in Grandfather Mountain S…

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in North Carolina

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