Grandfather Mountain, Avery County NC

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Latitude: 36.111239°N
Longitude: -81.8114991°W
Approx Elevation: 5,896 ft (1,797 m)
Topo Map Name: Grandfather Mountain
Category: Ridge

Grandfather Mountain sits just outside Grandfather Mountain State Park so you can reach the summit without paying any fees, although arguably the best way to keep your state’s parks open is by visiting and purchasing the day-use or annual passes. Some know this peak by another name – Calloway Mountain. The peak features scenic hiking, backpacking, and even climbing. The hike to the summit is about 7 miles roundtrip on a moderate trail that winds through forests, beautiful vistas, rocky crags, and wilderness teeming with wildlife. Grandfather is home to the headwaters of the Linville River, which carved out the beautifully famous Linville Gorge Wilderness just to the south. North Carolina is home to many Southern Sixers in the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, but Grandfather is one of the standouts.

Map and location information for Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina: Grandfather Mountain is one of the Ridge in Avery County, NC and can be found on the Grandfather Mountain USGS topographic quad map. The GPS coordinates are 36.111239 (latitude), -81.8114991 (longitude) and the approximate elevation is 5,896 feet (1,797 meters) above sea level. Have you been to North Carolina's Grandfather Mountain before? If so, we ask that you post a quick review of it below. Tell us the time of year, what your goal was, and how your trip went. Thanks for sharing your experience at Grandfather Mountain!