Grandfather Mountain via Daniel Boone Scout Trail and Grandfather Trail
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
10.8 mi
Distance
3,907 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 24m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Grandfather Mountain via Daniel Boone Scout 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.
The managing agency 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 | 1,202 ft |
| High point | 3.1 mi | 1,802 ft |
| End | 10.8 mi | 1,202 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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
Julian Price Park Campground
2.8 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Blowing Rock, NC
Check official pricing194 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Major Issues
Blue Ridge National Parkway Julian Price Park Campground
2.9 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Blowing Rock, NC
National Park Reservable
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping
3.4 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Asheville, TN
Check official pricing2 sitesNational Park Reservable Tent
Boone Cocoon
6.7 mi awayBoone, NC
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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