Grandfather Mountain
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The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation is:South’s best alpine hiking trails
Picnicking
Naturalist Programs
The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation is:
- a not-for-profit corporation established to
- preserve Grandfather Mountain
- operate the nature park in the public interest
- participate in educational and research activities
WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN!
Beautiful mountain scenery
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Environmental Habitats for native wildlife
Black Bears, River Otters, Cougars, Eagles and Deer
Nature Museum
- excellent exhibits about the natural history of the region
- theater that shows nature movies made on the Mountain
- restaurant and gift shop
- fudge shop makes fudge daily
- More than 12 miles of regularly maintained trails ranging in difficulty from easy nature walks to strenuous backcountry challenges.
- Over 100 picnic tables and grills are scattered throughout the park. The picnic area located on the right about 1/3 mile up the summit road is equipped with a water fountain and restrooms.
- Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic. Those who have not planned ahead can purchase fried chicken or sandwiches to go from the Museum restaurant.
- Special activities and programs with the Mountain’s naturalists are presented daily during the summer months and are included in the price of admission.
- Guided tours and guided hikes with the Mountain’s naturalists are available for an additional fee. Phone 828-733-4326 for reservations.
