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GRMO 15th Anniversary Celebration!

On Saturday, September 30th, 11am-2pm, come to Profile Trail Parking Area to celebrate our 15-year anniversary! We will have lots of activities and events. More information.

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Contact Grandfather Mountain State Park

grandfather.mountain@ncparks.gov

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828-963-9522

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P.O. Box 9
Linville, NC 28646

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9872 N.C. 105 S.
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Banner Elk, NC 28604

Profile Trail Parking Area

4198 N.C. 105 N.
Banner Elk, NC 28604

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1-877-722-6762

Grandfather Mountain attraction, which includes the Mile-High Swinging Bridge, is not part of the state park. The state park is free to access, while the attraction charges an entrance fee. For more information about the attraction, please visit the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation website.

Visit the GMSF website

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