Grandfather Mountain, Nature on a Whole Different Level

Nature Walks & Hiking Trails

Permits to hike in Grandfather Mountain State Park

The Backcountry of Grandfather Mountain is now Grandfather Mountain State Park. Grandfather Mountain Rangers will continue to maintain and patrol the trails through 2009 until the state can introduce its own staff. There is no charge to access Grandfather Mountain State Park from trailheads at the base of the Mountain, but registration is required for safety reasons.

Visitors to the Grandfather Mountain travel attraction will still be able to access Grandfather's backcountry trails from the Swinging Bridge area, which is included in the price of admission to the attraction. Hikers wishing to access Grandfather Mountain State Park from the Swinging Bridge will be required to purchase a general admission ticket to the attraction before they can drive to the summit.

Grandfather Mountain State Park permit outlet locations:

Self-registration permit boxes are available at the Profile Trailhead and along the Tanawha Trail before accessing the Nuwati and Daniel Boone Scout Trails from the Boone Fork Parking lot on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

For more information about the Grandfather Mountain trails program, write:

Grandfather Mountain Backcountry Manager
P.O. Box 129
Linville , NC 28646
Or Email: hiking@grandfather.com
Or call 828-737-0833
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What People Say…

"The hike from Daniel Boone Scout Trail to the Swinging Bridge was amazing. I have hiked all over the U.S and this is now one of my favorite hike. I recommend the Grandfather Trail only for seasoned hikers who are in decent shape and not afraid of heights. The hike was spectacular. We were on the trail nine and a half hours, so if you decide to hike get an early start. I was very sore the next day! "

Christie