Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain is a mountain, a non-profit attraction, and a North Carolina state park near Linville, North Carolina. At 5,946 feet (1,818 m), it is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the major chains of the Appalachian Mountains.

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2050 Blowing Rock Hwy Linville , NC 28646 United States

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Christian Alvarez

This place is absolutely stunning. The views is just amazing. I’d recommend coming earlier if you wish to do some hiking as the park closes at 6 PM.

MountaincabinNC

Get there before 11:00 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. on summer weekends, holidays and fall color weekends. Also park at the Trails Parking area just below the summit and take the Bridge Trail to the top.

This Is My South

Get the audio guide to play in your car as you drive through the mountain , but get out at the top to walk the Mile High Bridge and see the animals. Read more

Robert E

One of my favorite places in the world. Beautiful views , swinging bridge , animal park , and FUDGE. Make this a priority when in the area.

GRAY

I highly recommend Grandfather Mtn. It is by far, 1 of the MOST memorable places I have EVER BEEN in my life! The Mile-High Suspension Bridge RULES!! Go visit!!!

Brian Sixbey

Bring good shoes . The hike isn't long, but it makes up in length for climbing ladders on the side of the mountain . Coming back is worse than climbing up.

Visit North Carolina

Bring your camera and capture the 360-degree views from the Mile High Swinging Bridge . Grandfather is also a sanctuary where visitors can come eye-to-eye with bears , cougars, otters, eagles and deer.

The News & Observer

Fall colors along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Grandfather Mountain offer spectacular shots for photographers . Read more

Michael Anderson

Come the 2nd weekend in July for the Highland games and camping on the mountain !

Beth

Beautiful Scenic Views

Grace Hicks

They gave the bears a box and a water jug, and all the bears came up,I got great pic's, it was so cool.

Debbie Kearns

Excellent fudge shop and great trails

Josh Parrish

Park in the Hiker's lot and enjoy the Bridge trail to the top. It's a great little hike and worth the extra effort.

Angela Badger

Hold on to your sun glasses here if ya wanna keep them!! W I N D Y !!!!

Josh Webb

Climb to the peak, it takes about an hour. Don't bring a dog because they can't climb ladders

Janet Kennedy

The Kennedy Society of North America welcomes you. Santa Claus and a bean bag toss for the kids.

Lynde Bledsoe

Beautiful views . Well worth the trip.

John Grogan

All members of Clan Mackay be sure to stop by our tents. Remember our AGM on Saturday.

Yanira Figueroa

I loved everything!

Logan Smith

Enjoy the views ! And watch your step!

Jack McKethan

Wonderful time had by all....

Jim

Hike the Black Rock trail for a rough but rewarding views of Grandfather and Grandmother Mountains .

Evans Horne

Cross the bridge and enjoy the view .

Christopher Daniels

Beautiful views .

Lizzie Borden

Windy up there!

Patience Dingman

Bring a picnic lunch :)

Eleanor Thorne

This is one of the most wonderful festivals in NC Read more

Brandon Smith

Bring binoculars !

Krista Perkins Martin

Long line get here early!

trevor r

Watch out for mildred!!! She eats children and berries

Jim

Walk across the Mile High Swinging Bridge !

Carmen Valbuena

Una vista espectacular ... y muuucho viento. Es muy entretenido pasar por el puente colgante

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