Grandfather Mountain, Nature on a Whole Different Level

Mile High Swinging Bridge

Mile High View

Grandfather Mountain's Calloway Peak is the highest point in the Blue Ridge Mountain Range, reaching an elevation of 5, 964 feet.

Visitors to Grandfather drive their own vehicles to an elevation of one mile above sea level, where they enjoy inspirational vistas stretching out for miles in every direction.

Mile High View

The Mile High Swinging Bridge is located next to the summit parking area. The 228-foot steel structure is America's highest suspension footbridge.

The hiker's parking area is located three turns below the summit parking area and is the starting point for 12 miles of alpine trails through Grandfather Mountain's backcountry.

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What People Say…

" I had an awesome time, although I was scared to go across the bridge. "

Jamie

Salisbury, NC