Grandfather Mountain, Nature on a Whole Different Level

Open Weather Permitting

The condition of the road and walkways in our park vary day-to-day, so please phone our entrance gate to see if we are open. Some days the road is only cleared "half-way" for guests to drive to the Nature Museum and Animal Habitats, but whenever possible we try to allow visitors to drive all the way to the summit to cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Storm damage has the trails closed indefinitely. For current conditions, phone 828-733-4337.


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Find Your Own Perfect Mountain Adventure

Towering 5,946 feet above northwest North Carolina, Grandfather Mountain is operated as a scenic travel attraction and is one of the world's most environmentally diverse nature preserves. Marvel at 360-degree views of mountain ridge after mountain ridge cascading to the horizon and let our knowledgeable staff help you find your own perfect mountain adventure.


 

Open All Winter, Weather Permitting

Ice, snow and high winds can frequently force us to close the attraction or to be open only "half way" to the Nature Museum and Animal Habitats. Before starting out for Grandfather Mountain, please phone our ticket gate for current weather conditions. 828-733-4337.

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