The Top 12 Natural Monuments around Grandfather
Grandfather’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 12
beautiful natural monuments around Grandfather. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Grandfather. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 2, 2025
MacRae Peak
Highlight • Summit
MacRae Peak, one of the three highest summits on Grandfather Mountain, standing at 5,846 feet. Despite being the lowest of the trio, it is notably bold with a large, steep, …
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Mile High Swinging Bridge
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
Just a great view!
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Rough Ridge Lookout
Highlight • Viewpoint
This lookout point is just a short hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway but oh my, the views! Getting to the very summit of the lookout point requires scaling a large boulder; there are fixed cables to make it easier.
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Beacon Heights Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Beacon Heights is a 4,355-foot, peak and open rock overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is down a short spur trail, which is well-worth the detour; you get sweeping, unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area.
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Cliffs overlook
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The overlook at the cliffs on Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail is easily accessible and offers great views of the Lost Cove Wilderness Study Area. There are steep drop-offs at …
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