Grandfather Mountain Hiking Tips
UPDATE: The park reopened Oct. 23. The Profile Trail in Grandfather Mountain State Park is the only trail that remains closed at this time.Hiking on…
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Cobey Botanical Garden
Surrounding the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, the Cobey Botanical Garden is a newly reimagined space that provides a home to plantings of several species…
“Dollar Days” Set to Begin April 1 at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain extends a special “Dollar Days” rate of $5 per person (plus tax and fees) during the month of April to those who live…
Connecting with Curiosity
“It’s our job to foster a child’s curiosity of nature and science, and help them to understand the world around them.” – Stewart Gray Stewart…
Grandfather Mountain mourns the loss of Ajax the bald eagle
Grandfather Mountain has bid farewell to Ajax the bald eagle. Ajax died Wednesday, Feb. 5 following complications from an infection he developed. He was 11…
Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight
People are familiar with Grandfather Mountain’s resident animals, including black bears, bald eagles, cougars, river otters and elk. But what do they do after dark?…
Hugh Morton
Hugh Morton (1921-2006) opened the Grandfather Mountain travel attraction after inheriting the mountain from his grandfather. He never considered himself its “owner,” but rather its…
Annual Events
We have many annual events on Grandfather Mountain that have become a favorite annual tradition for many of our guests. Presented by the Grandfather Mountain…
Scenic Drive to the Top
The 2-mile winding, scenic road to the top of Grandfather Mountain is one of the most spectacular drives in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Grandfather’s Road…
Tickets & Online Reservations
11/10/25 UPDATE: Due to snow and ice, Grandfather Mountain is closed for the day, reopening 11/11/25, weather permitting. For updates, or to reschedule your reservation,…
October 2023 Weather Report
October 2023 was a pretty dry month on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations. The average high temperature for…
September 2023 Weather Report
September 2023 saw fairly average weather on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations. The average high temperature for…
August 2024 Weather Report
August 2024 saw fairly standard conditions for the month on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations. The average…
August 2023 Weather Report
August 2023 saw fairly average weather on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations. The average high temperature for…
Weather Records
The official U.S. Weather Service Reporting Station located at the Grandfather Mountain Mile High Swinging Bridge (elevation 5,280 ft) has been providing daily weather observations…
September 2024 Weather Report
September 2024 saw the unprecedented weather event that was Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina with high winds and significant rainfall. While it had…
Boulder Club
More than a century ago, many of the boulders on Grandfather Mountain were given names, like Sphinx Rock and Split Rock. Now you, too, can…
