Park · Grandfather Mountain State Park, North Carolina

Best hikes in Grandfather Mountain State Park

The 9 best of 9 trails in Grandfather Mountain State Park, North Carolina, ranked by route quality.

Trails

9

Easy

6

Hard

3

By activity

• Hiking · 9
• Walking · 6

Common features

• Viewpoint
• Kid friendly
• Restroom at trailhead
• Drinking water
• Summit
• Parking at trailhead

Top trails

1. Grandfather Trail Hard · 4.3 mi (6.9 km) · Elevation Gain 1,325 ft (404 m) · 2 hr 5 min
2. Daniel Boone Scout Trail Hard · 5.5 mi (8.9 km) · Elevation Gain 1,719 ft (524 m) · 2 hr 40 min
3. Nuwati Trail Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km) · Elevation Gain 371 ft (113 m) · 55 min
4. Profile Trail Hard · 4.6 mi (7.4 km) · Elevation Gain 1,696 ft (517 m) · 2 hr 20 min
5. Black Rock Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 187 ft (57 m) · 35 min
6. Grandfather Extension Trail Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km) · Elevation Gain 312 ft (95 m) · 30 min
7. Underwood Trail Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km) · Elevation Gain 282 ft (86 m) · 25 min
8. Profile Connector Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km) · Elevation Gain 72 ft (22 m) · 15 min
9. Profile Trail Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km) · Elevation Gain 92 ft (28 m) · 25 min

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• Tuttle Educational State Forest North Carolina · 5 trails
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• Valdese Lakeside Park North Carolina · 8 trails
• Mount Jefferson State Natural Area North Carolina · 5 trails

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