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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

☀️ Clear sky

Good to Go
75°
Feels 75°FSummit · 5,946 ft
6:22 AM8:44 PM
CLEAR

Wind

17mph

Precip

1%

Humid

62%

Elev Δ

+2000ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

62°72°

Hourly Forecast

11 PM

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67°

6mph

12 AM

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66°

4mph

1 AM

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65°

6mph

2 AM

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65°

6mph

3 AM

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64°

5mph

4 AM

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64°

6mph

5 AM

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63°

6mph

6 AM

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62°

6mph

7 AM

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62°

6mph

8 AM

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67°

5mph

9 AM

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70°

6mph

10 AM

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72°

6mph

Summit Conditions

86°F→−11°→75°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°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 16, 10:04 PM UTC

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