What is Grandfather Mountain?

Grandfather Mountain is:

Elevation 5,946 ft above sea level
The Mountain is privately owned and is operated as
a scenic travel attraction
a globally recognized nature preserve

One ticket price includes everything:

Guests purchase tickets (one ticket per person) and drive their own vehicles through the park, stopping along the way to enjoy a variety of activities.

Main Attractions

Beautiful mountain scenery
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Environmental Habitats for native wildlife

Black Bears, River Otters, Cougars, Eagles and Deer

Nature Museum

excellent exhibits about the natural history of the region
theater that shows nature movies made on the Mountain
restaurant and gift shop

South's best alpine hiking trails

More than 12 miles of regularly maintained trails ranging in difficulty from easy nature walks to strenuous backcountry challenges.

Picnicking

Over 100 picnic tables and grills are scattered throughout the park. The picnic area located on the right about 1/3 mile up the summit road is equipped with a water fountain and restrooms.
Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic. Those who have not planned ahead can purchase fried chicken or sandwiches to go from the Museum restaurant.

Naturalist Programs

Special activities and programs with the Mountain's naturalists are presented daily during the summer months and are included in the price of admission.
Guided tours and guided hikes with the Mountain's naturalists are available for an additional fee. Phone 828-733-4326 for reservations.

"It was a blast getting to go there on my birthday! I was realy scared. It realy does take your breath away. I wish that my grandpa could have seen it before he died. It was the best place anyone would want to vist on a special day like mine."

Cassie

Clinton, NC

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