Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
August 8, 2025 @7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before!
The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge, where participants can explore and observe sunset from this lofty vantage point. During this time, park educators will be on hand to discuss the unique flora and crepuscular (active during twilight) fauna that call Grandfather home.
In-park transportation is provided. Each Grandfather by Night event is limited to 24 participants. Advance registration is required. Please note: This event is for individuals eight years of age and older.
We are offering two versions of our Grandfather by Night series this year, Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike and Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program.
This event is a Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike.
The Twilight Hike version will include a hike after sunset to discuss and look for the creatures that are more active after the sun goes down. The group will explore a unique forest ecosystem from top to bottom in search of salamanders, owls, flying squirrels, fireflies and any other creatures they might come across. The Twilight Hike program is not accessible to guests with limited mobility. Participants signed up for this version will need to participate in the hike, as staying behind while the rest of the group hikes is not possible.
The event starts for registered participants at 7:30 p.m. In-park transportation will be provided.
This event costs $50 for general admission and $42 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on June 9, 2025, at 10 a.m.
What to Bring?
You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing, equipment and footwear are very important. A jacket is needed on most summer evenings at Grandfather!
Refunds/Cancellations
The majority of Grandfather Mountain events generally sell out and have a waiting list. If you cannot attend the event that you registered for, please let us know. Full refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration, please call 828-733-2013 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
