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The annual Grandfurther Race will be held at Grandfather Mountain State Park along Profile Trail on Saturday, August 21st from 8 AM to 2 PM with approximately 150 runners. The rain date is scheduled for Sunday, August 22nd.
Last updated on: Friday, July 23, 2021The new Profile Connector is open effective July 15, 2021, after long-term construction. The connector offers additional trail mileage along the Profile Trail. The connector trail blaze is currently a florescent yellow diamond. The trailhead to access the Profile Trail and Profile Connector is located at 4198 NC Highway 105 North, Banner Elk, NC 28604.
Visitors seeking further information should call the park at 828-963-9522.
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
9872 N.C. 105 S.
Suite 6
Banner Elk, NC 28604
4198 N.C. 105 N.
Banner Elk, NC 28604
P.O. Box 9
Linville, NC 28646
Mile marker: 299.9
Blue Ridge Parkway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Blowing Rock Highway
(U.S. 221)
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
2050 Blowing Rock Highway
Linville, NC 28646
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We are now accepting applications for 2021 seasonal positions with Grandfather Mountain State Park.
For more information, visit our office at
9872 Hwy 105 South, Suite #6 (Banner Elk).
Office Hours: Mon-Fri (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
You may also contact us at 828-963-9522 or
grandfather.mountain@ncparks.gov
Applications can be obtained by clicking here.
Hello Park Lovers!
This is a reminder that dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash when visiting the park. We have this policy in place to protect the natural resources from trampling and for the safety of all visitors, both human and canine. There seems to be a lot of resistance to this rule, so we want to offer some further clarification as to why this rule is so critically important and, consequently, why we will be enforcing it more strictly going forward.
On September 18, 2019, major trail renovations will begin on the Profile Trail and will last through the following year. The trail WILL remain open during this time unless otherwise stated. To ensure the safety of contractors and other hikers, please be situationally aware and follow trail workers’ guidance for safe passage.
The Third Annual Grand-further Mountain Run will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019, with a rain date of August 25, 2019. The race begins at 8:00am at the Lowe’s parking lot and all race participants are required to be off the mountain by 2:00 p.m. The race follows the Profile Trail up to the Grandfather Trail, continues up and over Calloway Peak, down the Daniel Boone Scout Trail to Boone Fork, and back the same route. All 150 participants must practice good trail etiquette and must be off the mountain by 3:00 p.m.
Camping is allowed with a permit at 13 backpack camping sites along the trail system, including the Hi-Balsam Shelter. Currently, the Daniel Boone Campsite (group site for 7 - 12 campers) is reservable in advance, with a fee, and all other sites are available without a fee on a first come, first served basis. Starting June 1, 2019, all 13 campsites will be reservable in advance for a fee by calling 1.877.722.6772 or going to www.reserveamerica.com.
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