Welcome to Grandfather Mountain! Our nature park is home to amazing biodiversity and scenic beauty. From the Mile High Swinging Bridge to wildlife habitats, hands-on exhibits and spectacular hiking, find plenty to explore.

Grandfather Mountain [1] is a mountain, a non-profit attraction, and a North Carolina state park near Linville, North Carolina. At 5,946 feet (1,812 m), it is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the major chains of the Appalachian Mountains.

Located in Avery, Caldwell, and Watauga counties 13 miles southwest of Boone, Grandfather Mountain State Park showcases a stunning mountain known for severe weather and challenging terrain that has hikers scrambling along cliffs, gripping cables, and climbing up ladders.

Whether you have a full day or a few hours, find a variety of things to do during your visit at Grandfather Mountain nature park – most included in your admission. See ticket rates, hours and online booking. Click topics below for details.

Aug 30, 2024 · You’ll better appreciate the best things to do at Grandfather Mountain North Carolina after understanding its history and these fun facts. Grandfather Mountain is more than 300 million years old, with some rock formations going back 1.2 billion years.

Go across America’s highest suspension footbridge with spectacular views atop Grandfather Mountain's mile-high elevation. Accessible for all. Buy Tickets/Book Visit

A distinctive cultural and tourist attraction in North Carolina, Avery County’s Grandfather Mountain peaks at 5,964 feet. Grandfather Mountain is the tallest mountain of the Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its distinctive old man visual characteristic.

Grandfather Mountain is an iconic peak 75 miles north of Asheville, N.C. just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western North Carolina. The area is known for its incredible vistas and unmatched ecological diversity.