4.1 mi from the trailheadJulian Price Park Campground
Campground · NC
3.6 mi out & back · 796 ft gain · 5,399 ft high point · Moderate
From Grandfather Mountain Upper Parking via the Grandfather Trail and the Grandfather Extension Trail (0.9 mi)
NC · OpenStreetMap contributors
Starting from Grandfather Mountain Upper Parking, this route follows the Grandfather Trail and Grandfather Extension Trail to reach Grandmother View. The climb reaches a high point of 5,399 feet.
796 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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