Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail

Grandfather Mountain State Park, 9872 NC-105, Banner Elk, NC 28604



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WEBSITE: grandfather.mountain@ncparks.gov

Hours: sunrise to sunset

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: State Park

GETTING THERE:

Parking

kParking Instructions: The new access parking lot of Profile Trail is after making a left off of Hwy 105 S (there are signs) then keep going around the curb and there is a big parking lot avaliable. 

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Football/Soccer Field, Trails, Outdoor Basketball Court, Birdwatching


AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Picnic Tables

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Trash Cans: Yes


TRAILS:

Trail Description: Gravel then turns into natural rock and dirt 


Trail Surface: Paved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop

Trail Length: 5 to 10 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Gravel, Natural rock, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas


OTHER:

Park Information: Maps

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream


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Last Updated Oct 13, 2018