2,720 ft
Distance
311 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:13:20
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Riding AreaGrandfather Mountain State Park
Banner Elk, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Local Popularity65 in Hiking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
This trail begins in the Black Rock Parking lot and ends at the Grandfather Trail, below a grand view of MacRae Peak. Connecting this trail with the Grandfather and Bridge trails creates a loop. Not recommended for pets.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Grandfather Extension hike trail trail
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Altitude change309 ft
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Altitude min5,031 ft
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Altitude max5,339 ft
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Altitude start5,031 ft
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Altitude end5,338 ft
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Grade11.4%
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Grade max-2.6%
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Grade min44.5%
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Distance climb2,618 ft
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Distance down102 ft
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Avg time00:13:20
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Avg reverse time00:23:57
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6 Months
- 11 rides
- 4 miles avg distance
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- 53 rides
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Nearby Trails
- Black Rock 177 ft
- Grandfather 1,558 ft
- Bridge Trail 1,558 ft
- Swinging Bridge 2,349 ft
- Underwood 2,756 ft
Grandfather Mountain State Park
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