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Daniel Boone Scout Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Grandfather
  5. Grandfather Mountain State Park
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Length

2.9 Miles 4.6 Kilometers

71%

Runnable

Elevation

1,757' 535 m

Ascent

-23' -7 m

Descent

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

45%

Max Grade (24°)

5,910' 1,802 m

High

4,164' 1,269 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 7 days ago
Dry, Mostly Dry - Trail is in great shape currently. Ran to the peak today and back down. Trail is clear and dry. History
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“This trail passes through incredibly diverse landscapes as it climbs to the top of Grandfather Mountain.”

— Brandon Thrower
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Overview

Features: Fall Colors — Spring — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife

Description

This trail is a classic grind of a climb up one of the most iconic mountains on the East Coast. The trail pretty much stays at a moderate grade throughout, with a few sections of steep scrambling. The footing can be extremely technical in sections and very manageable in other sections. There are a couple of mild rock scrambles near the top and also two ladders that help you get up and over some small rock faces. The trail is an absolute blast. Plus, there is a killer view from the top!

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks: Grandfather Mountain

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Apr 14, 2018
Jason Tischer
Ran to Calloway Peak. Tail clear and dry all the way to the top. It’s in great shape right now. 2.9mi
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  5.0 from 2 votes

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in Grandfather Mountain State Park

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