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OSM map layer · LineString
36.10, -81.82 · rel 14314056
36.10, -81.82 · rel 14314056
Grandfather Trail
3,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
North Carolina · 36.10°N ·
81.82°W
3,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
1× Water
2× summit
Watauga View
viewpoint ·
53 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Shanty Springs
Water ·
283 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Patio View of MacRae Peak
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,4 km
100%
Calloway Peak
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,4 km
100%
MacRae Peak
summit ·
on the route
3,4 km
100%
Linville Peak
summit ·
237 m off route
3,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Grandfather Trail is 3.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Grandfather Trail takes approximately 52 min to complete.
No, Grandfather Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Grandfather Trail starts near coordinates 36.0962, -81.8318.
Grandfather Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Grandfather Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.