Grandfather mountain

That ladder would round us out to 10 ladders total for the day

Grandfather Mountain State Park in North Carolina covers 2,456 acres most of which is ideal for hiking and backpacking. Grandfather Mountain is the very highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountain range at 5,946'.

Grandfather Mountain is a must-see place in North Carolina! But before you go, there are 8 things you need to know about it!

Grandfather Mountain is a spectacle of its own. Settled in the Appalachian mountains, the four peaks on the primary ridge resemble the face of a sleeping “grandfather” from a distance (I wish I had a picture). The park also hosts the “mile-high” swinging bridge- at 5,946 feet! Getting There Grandfather Mountain is located on the Eastern side of the state. It’s 1.5 hours from Asheville, and 2 hours from Charlotte and Winston Salem; but the views on this hike make any travel worthwhile! We…

Would you climb 16 ladders up the side of a mountain?

See our insider's guide to Grandfather Mountain near Asheville North Carolina for hiking, the famous mile-high swinging bridge, mini zoo and amazing mountain scenery.

Grandfather Mountain in NC should be at the top of your bucket list - after all, there is a reason it is deemed the Number 1 Scenic Attraction in North Carolina!

Hiking Grandfather Mountain is an epic adventure. Scale ladders, scramble down rock chutes, and watch the sunset from some of North Carolina's highest peaks

Profile Trail - Grandfather Mountain

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