
7.0 mi
Distance
2,405 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 20m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Daniel Boone Scout Trail to Calloway Peak is a loop trail in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 7 miles long and gains 2,405 feet. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Foscoe, North Carolina, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,200 ft |
| High point | 3.2 mi | 1,802 ft |
| End | 7.0 mi | 1,200 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
- 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
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Foscoe, NC · in or next to town
- County:
- Watauga County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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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



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