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View from MacRae Peak

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View from MacRae Peak

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Grandfather Mountain State Park

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  • Location: Avery County, North Carolina, United States

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    August 18, 2024

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    From up here you have a great view, but you have to work hard to get there through strenuous hiking and climbing.
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    Embark on the Grandfather Trail for a truly rugged hiking experience, often considered one of the most technical routes in the Eastern United States. This difficult 4.4 miles (7.1 km)…

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    Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 1,660 m

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    Location: Avery County, North Carolina, United States

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