Misty Woods 03





The Misty Woods 03 Has Not Been Certified As Dog Friendly
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This trail begins at the Profile Trail parking area and ends at the Grandfather Trail at Calloway Gap. The route begins as a scenic, rolling pathway through seasonal wildflowers in the spring, and crosses the Watauga River under a hardwood canopy. The upper sections, beginning around Foscoe View, get much steeper, and visitors should be prepared for steep inclines. It is possible to see wildlife native to alpine North Carolina, such as the Banner Elk. Shanty Spring marks a transition into a...
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Difficult and technically challenging trail. This route has lots of scrambling with challenging sections to get up and down some big rocks. Extremely exciting, with amazing views, this trail is well worth the time and effort if you are up to an adventure!
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This trail offers astonishing variety, running in and out of wind-dwarfed spruce and fir, across or around rock walls and pinnacles and into open spaces with mountain views in every direction. The loop hike utilizes Grandfather Trail and Underwood Trail on the crest of Grandfather Mountain. The trail is often closed during winter months due to ice. This trail is not safe for dogs due to cables and ladders used in steepest sections. The trailhead is located inside the attraction and a fee is...
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The Mile High Swinging Bridge rests upon two large rock outcroppings over the pine forest. It is a mile above sea level, but not as high off the ground (500 ft). There is an astonishing variety of wildflowers, running in and out of wind-dwarfed spruce and fir, across or around rock walls and pinnacles, and into open spaces with mountain views in every direction.