Unmatched views await you from the top of this famous monolith that sticks up high above the Piedmont plateau. From the overlook, you'll see the lake, rolling hills and stark mountain peaks (sometimes snow-capped!) that fill your heart with awe.
Want to test your courage? Try crossing the Mile-High Swinging Bridge, a suspension footbridge that's (you guessed it) a mile high. It doesn't always swing, but it's not for the acrophobic. You can drive to the bridge, but if you want a real challenge, hike the rocky trails—Some are so steep that they have ladders and ropes to keep you going.
Camping can also be a bit of a challenge at this park. You can reserve a spot at the Daniel Boone Backpack Campsite, or choose from 12 others, all first-come, first-served. All campsites are accessible by foot only, with no water availabl
Unmatched views await you from the top of this famous monolith that sticks up high above the Piedmont plateau. From the overlook, you'll see the lake, rolling hills and stark mountain peaks (sometimes snow-capped!) that fill your heart with awe.
Want to test your courage? Try crossing the Mile-High Swinging Bridge, a suspension footbridge that's (you guessed it) a mile high. It doesn't always swing, but it's not for the acrophobic. You can drive to the bridge, but if you want a real challenge, hike the rocky trails—Some are so steep that they have ladders and ropes to keep you going.
Camping can also be a bit of a challenge at this park. You can reserve a spot at the Daniel Boone Backpack Campsite, or choose from 12 others, all first-come, first-served. All campsites are accessible by foot only, with no water available. And make sure to bear-proof your campsite!
Home to one of the most significant peaks on the East Coast, Grandfather Mountain State Park is a Carolina must-do. At this staple of the Blue Ridge, towering nearly a mile in the clouds, you will find yourself in a wonderland of alpine vistas and cascading streams. Seemingly unbelievable views can be seen from this sentinel summit. Go ahead see f Read more...
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Grandfather Mountain State Park
Challenging hikes, astonishing views, and a mile-high footbridge that swings in mid-air—Heck, yeah!
Unmatched views await you from the top of this famous monolith that sticks up high above the Piedmont plateau. From the overlook, you'll see the lake, rolling hills and stark mountain peaks (sometimes snow-capped!) that fill your heart with awe.
Want to test your courage? Try crossing the Mile-High Swinging Bridge, a suspension footbridge that's (you guessed it) a mile high. It doesn't always swing, but it's not for the acrophobic. You can drive to the bridge, but if you want a real challenge, hike the rocky trails—Some are so steep that they have ladders and ropes to keep you going.
Camping can also be a bit of a challenge at this park. You can reserve a spot at the Daniel Boone Backpack Campsite, or choose from 12 others, all first-come, first-served. All campsites are accessible by foot only, with no water availabl
Unmatched views await you from the top of this famous monolith that sticks up high above the Piedmont plateau. From the overlook, you'll see the lake, rolling hills and stark mountain peaks (sometimes snow-capped!) that fill your heart with awe.
Want to test your courage? Try crossing the Mile-High Swinging Bridge, a suspension footbridge that's (you guessed it) a mile high. It doesn't always swing, but it's not for the acrophobic. You can drive to the bridge, but if you want a real challenge, hike the rocky trails—Some are so steep that they have ladders and ropes to keep you going.
Camping can also be a bit of a challenge at this park. You can reserve a spot at the Daniel Boone Backpack Campsite, or choose from 12 others, all first-come, first-served. All campsites are accessible by foot only, with no water available. And make sure to bear-proof your campsite!
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Home to one of the most significant peaks on the East Coast, Grandfather Mountain State Park is a Carolina must-do. At this staple of the Blue Ridge, towering nearly a mile in the clouds, you will find yourself in a wonderland of alpine vistas and cascading streams. Seemingly unbelievable views can be seen from this sentinel summit. Go ahead see f Read more...
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