Calloway Peak and MacRae Peak via Profile Trail and Grandfather Trail
Banner Elk, North Carolina
10.7 mi
Distance
4,580 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 8m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Calloway Peak and MacRae Peak via Profile Trail and Grandfather Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,243 ft |
| High point | 4.4 mi | 1,802 ft |
| End | 10.7 mi | 1,243 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Dirt
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Hiking in Grandfather Mountain State Park requires a free permit that is filled out at the trailhead before you start. Pets are allowed on a short leash, though many park trails are steep and not recommended for them.
Official sources & verification
Managed by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Reserve or permit
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
North Carolina State Parks
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sugar Mountain, NC · in or next to town
- County:
- Avery County, NC
- Jurisdiction:
- Grandfather Mountain State Park · North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(828) 963-9522
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableGrandfather Mountain Campground
2.6 mi away · NC
ReservableGrandfather Campground
2.6 mi away · NC
ReservableJulian Price Park Campground
5.6 mi away · NC
ReservableBlue Ridge National Parkway Julian Price Park Campground
5.6 mi away · NC
ReservableBig Mike's Creekside RV Resort
5.7 mi away · NC
ReservableJohns River Road Backcountry Camping
6 mi away · TN
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