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Grandfather Mountain — Profile Trail

Banner Elk, NC · 36.109, -81.833

Toughest trail in the Blue Ridge. 3 miles with 2,000 ft gain, ladders, cables, and exposed scrambling. UN-designated biosphere reserve.

StrenuousSoutheast5,946 ftExposed ridgeScrambleSummit views

Grandfather Mountain — Profile Trail

⛅ Overcast

Good to Go
72°
Feels 72°FSummit · 5,946 ft
6:25 AM8:42 PM
CLEAR

Wind

15mph

Precip

10%

Humid

78%

Elev Δ

+2000ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

61°69°

Hourly Forecast

10 PM

⛅

66°

4mph

11 PM

⛅

65°

4mph

12 AM

⛅

64°

3mph

1 AM

☀️

64°

5mph

2 AM

☀️

63°

5mph

3 AM

☀️

62°

3mph

4 AM

☀️

62°

5mph

5 AM

☀️

61°

1mph

6 AM

☀️

61°

3mph

7 AM

☀️

61°

3mph

8 AM

☀️

66°

1mph

9 AM

☀️

69°

5mph

Summit Conditions

77°F→−5°→72°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°F/1,000ft · 1,996 ft gain

◎L1
Synthetic wicking tee

Lightweight polyester or nylon blend that moves moisture fast

Summit Pack List

↟Sun hat↟Sunscreen SPF 50+↟Extra water (1L+)

Start Cold Tip

You'll be warm from the start. Focus on sun protection and hydration. If there's any breeze, enjoy it — it won't last at the summit.

Trail Guide

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Updated Jul 19, 9:48 PM UTC

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