Do you ever listen to folk music and wonder about the history of the tunes? Come explore the history of the fiddle, from its voyage over the Atlantic Ocean with the first colonists, to its significance during and after the Civil War. The history will be interpreted by a Ranger, and the tunes will be provided by local fiddle player Rachiel Musumarra. Please bring a lawn chair and wear sturdy footwear, as there is a short walk from the parking area. No pets, please. RSVP at 828-963-9522 or grandfather.mountain@ncparks.gov. Limit: 25.
Masks required indoors
Posted on: Monday, August 23, 2021 - 4:34pm |
Events and Programs
Recent black bear activity
Please be aware that black bears have been active in the area within Grandfather Mountain State Park. Please use extra caution while hiking and camping.
Last updated on: Friday, September 10, 2021 Profile Parking Area & Profile Trail Now RE-OPENED
The Profile Parking Area and Profile Trail are now back open following recovery from storm damage. There remains a closure on the lower portion of Profile Trail near the river, so please follow posted detour signage onto the Profile Connector, which leads back onto Profile Trial.
Last updated on: Thursday, August 19, 2021 Passport sticker requests
If you need your Passport stamped and the park office is closed, a Passport sticker can be obtained after park office hours upon request by emailing grandfather.mountain@ncparks.gov. Please include the number of stickers needed, your name, and a mailing address.
Last updated on: Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Contact the park
828-963-9522
grandfather.mountain@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Park office
9872 N.C. 105 S.
Suite 6
Banner Elk, NC 28604
GPS: 36.1549, -81.7872
Profile Trail parking area
4198 N.C. 105 N.
Banner Elk, NC 28604
GPS: 36.1197, -81.8350
Mailing address
P.O. Box 9
Linville, NC 28646
Other accesses
Boone Fork parking area
Mile marker: 299.9
Blue Ridge Parkway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
GPS: 36.1200, -81.7813
(managed by NPS)
Asutsi Trail parking area
Blowing Rock Highway
(U.S. 221)
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
GPS: 36.1163, -81.7773
(managed by NPS)
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
2050 Blowing Rock Highway
Linville, NC 28646
GPS: 36.0851, -81.8462
(fee charged)
Hours
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- To accommodate early hikes, park gates are not closed on a daily basis. However, they may close due to weather conditions.
- November to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to May:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- June to August:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- September to October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- Open Monday to Friday:
8:00am to 4:30pm
- You may contact our office during business hours or after hours; leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
- Closed Christmas Day
Scheduled events
Grandfather Mountain State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Sun, 09/12/2021 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Start Location:
The lawn adjacent to the rustic cabin at Bear Paw State Natural Area, located at the end of Dutch Creek Road (go to 3511 Dutch Creek Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604; continue to the dead end to the small gravel parking area)
Park Maps and Brochures:
