Grandfather Mountain State Park is open, but the Profile Trail will be closed until further notice due to damage from Hurricane Helene.

Grandfather Mountain State Park offers 13 miles of backcountry hiking trails. We also offer backcountry camping from either Profile Trail or Daniel Boone Scout Trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We offer outdoor programs and guided hikes for a variety of environmental topics such as dendrology and ornithology.

Site Sciences:
BiologyBotanyDendrologyEnvironmental ScienceOrnithologyZoology (invertebrate and Vertebrate)
  • Directions to the Science
    TIP: 4198 NC 1905 N., Banner Elk, NC is the address for the Profile Trail which is currently closed. Call office for other options.