The Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain sits a full mile above sea level and gives you 360° views of the Blue Ridge Mountains that are honestly unmatched in North Carolina. The bridge itself is 228 feet long, slightly wobbly (on purpose), and leads to a rocky overlook with some of the best panoramic views in the Southeast. A few things to know: It’s located inside Grandfather Mountain’s nature park (not the state park) You’ll need an entry ticket There’s also a museum, wildlife exh
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Laff Travel. erewhon · Original audio. The Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain sits a full mile above sea level and gives you 360° views of the Blue Ridge Mountains that are honestly unmatched in North Carolina. The bridge itself is 228 feet long, slightly wobbly (on purpose), and leads to a rocky overlook with some of the best ...
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✈️ Hidden high on Grandfather Mountain, the Daniel Boone Scout Trail to Calloway Peak leads to the eerie wreckage of a Cessna 182Q Skylane that crashed here in 1978 — still resting just below the summit. 🥾 Expect serious adventure: steel ladders, cables, steep rock scrambles, and jaw-dropping ridge views. ⚠️ This is a strenuous, technical hike — good boots, early start & weather check recommended. 📍 Trailhead: Boone Fork Parking Area (Blue Ridge Parkway MP 299.9) 📏 Distance: ~3 mi one way to
✈️ Hidden high on Grandfather Mountain, the Daniel Boone Scout Trail to Calloway Peak leads to the eerie wreckage of a Cessna 182Q Skylane that crashed here in 1978 — still resting just below the summit. 🥾 Expect serious adventure: steel ladders, cables, steep rock scrambles, and jaw-dropping ridge views. ⚠️ This is a strenuous, technical hike — good boots, early start & weather check recommended. 📍 Trailhead: Boone Fork Parking Area (Blue Ridge Parkway MP 299.9) 📏 Distance: ~3 mi one way to
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37 reactions | Happy National Trails Day! Grandfather Mountain offers access to multiple trails ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous! Which trails are you adding to your summer bucket list? Read more about our trails at grandfather.com/hiking! : GMSF | Grandfather Mountain | Facebook
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13K views · 1.1K reactions | Grandfather Mountain has added a new tone to its fall color palette — snow white. The nonprofit nature park saw its first snow of the season today and is now fully open — Mile High Swinging Bridge and hiking trails included — to share the wintry wonder. Book your visit today at grandfather.com! Video by Luke Barber & Landis Taylor | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Grandfather Mountain | Facebook
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13K views · 1.1K reactions | Grandfather Mountain has added a new tone to its fall color palette — snow white. The nonprofit nature park saw its first snow of the season today and is now fully open — Mile High Swinging Bridge and hiking trails included — to share the wintry wonder. Book your visit today at grandfather.com! Video by Luke Barber & Landis Taylor | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Grandfather Mountain | Facebook
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Greetings from a blustery Grandfather Mountain! Today, the weather station near the Mile High Swinging Bridge measured wind gusts of up to 56.9 mph, with temperatures dipping to 23.4 degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of 4.5 — and more to come. Video by Jesse Pope | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Grandfather Mountain
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