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Calloway Peak – Watauga Viewpoint loop from Grandfather Mountain State Park

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Calloway Peak – Watauga Viewpoint loop from Grandfather Mountain State Park

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Calloway Peak – Watauga Viewpoint loop from Grandfather Mountain State Park

07:04

15.5km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.03 km for 13.5 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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5.38 km

Calloway Peak

Highlight • Summit

Calloway Peak is a 5,919-foot peak in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is most commonly reached via the challenging, steep, and sometimes exposed Grandfather Trail. This is a proud summit with open views of the surrounding area.

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5.55 km

Watauga Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Down a short, out-and-back spur trail off of the main Grandfather Trail and just below Calloway Peak, is an amazing overlook. From here you get great views over the mountains. This is a great detour before or after you summit.

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3

7.17 km

The Chute

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

4

7.67 km

Ladder Climb on Grandfather Mountain Trail

Highlight • Climb

You have to be free from vertigo to complete the trail.
But there are also easier trails on Grandfather Mountain.

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5

7.76 km

View from MacRae Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6

8.16 km

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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15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

4.96 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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