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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Grandfather
  5. Grandfather Mountain Attraction Area
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“This short trail traverses dense hardwoods to reach the Mile High Swinging Bridge. ”

David McCormick
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5,263' 1,604 m

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5,040' 1,536 m

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223' 68 m

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Avg Grade (7°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

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Family Friendly Kids can easily handle this trail's short length and moderate grades.

Description

While not particularly memorable, this trail tackles moderately graded switchbacks on its way to the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Along the way, use the trail to build your excitement for the views to come when you hike across this locally famous suspension bridge.

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks: Grandfather Mountain

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David McCormick
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  3.7 from 6 votes

#4

in Grandfather Mountain Attraction Area

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#4

in Grandfather Mountain A…

#910

in North Carolina

#23,582

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This is MacRae Peak which stands at 5844 feet. in North Carolina. The bridge is exactly one mile above sea level.
Aug 15, 2016 near Linville, NC
Gazing across the ravine and the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain.
Aug 1, 2017 near Linville, NC

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May 26, 2023
Kalvin Wettstein
Dec 3, 2021
Kate Sully
Great paved path. Easy to go up. Dog friendly and fun!
May 31, 2021
Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com
Nov 13, 2020
William Roddy
Oct 25, 2020
Adrienne Pittman
Oct 12, 2020
Rebekah Hartzell
Aug 10, 2019
Dawn Coyne
out and back 0.8mi
Jul 27, 2019
Kevin Tomas

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