Grandfather Mountain
North Carolina
Grandfather Mountain is
the second highest peak
east of the Mississippi,
rising 5,964 feet and
donning a distinctive,
trademark silhouette of
an old man lying on his
back, perhaps sleeping
or taking in the beauty
of the High Country sky.
The Grandfather Mountain
profile also features
what looks like a long
beard and prominent
nose. Grandfather
Mountain North Carolina
is among the oldest rock
formations in the world
and has been drawing
visitors to its high
perch in the High
Country for years. It is
the heart of the High
Country, due to its
landmark iconic profile
and natural splendor.
Located off of the Blue
Ridge Parkway at
Milepost 305,
Grandfather Mountain has
numerous hikes and day
activities for the whole
family. A and W Rentals
features many great Grandfather
Mountain cabins.
 The most thrilling walk
in the High Country is
across the Mile-High
Swinging Bridge. The
220-foot suspension
bridge sits atop
Grandfather Mountain's
Linville Peak and spans
an 80-foot chasm!
Grandfather Mountain
North Carolina also hosts wildlife
habitats of seven
animals native to the
High Country. Unlike a
zoo, these environmental
habitats preserve the
natural habitats of black bears, river
otters, cougars, bald
eagles, golden eagles
and white-tailed deer,
all native to the
Grandfather Mountain
area.
Grandfather Mountain
North Carolina has 11
hiking trails to choose
from, each varying in
difficulty and most
offering a fantastic
view. The 16 distinct
ecosystems of
Grandfather Mountain are
highly protected and in
all, 70 endangered
species are found on
Grandfather Mountain NC.
The United Nations
declared Grandfather
Mountain an
International Biosphere
Reserve to protect its
biological significance.
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Grandfather Mountain
PO Box 129
2050 Blowing
Rock Highway
Linville, NC 28646
800-468-7325 |
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Visitors to Grandfather
Mountain North Carolina during the
month of July usually
have something other
than the beautiful
vistas and rare
ecosystems in mind. Each
year the
Grandfather
Mountain Highland Games
are held on the McRae
Meadows near Linville
NC. The 54th Grandfather
Mountain Highland Games
will be held from July
9-12, 2009. Grandfather
Mountain Highland Games
is a gathering of
Scottish Clans, Scottish
enthusiasts, and those
just looking for a grand
time to watch piping,
drumming, athletic
achievement, music,
dancing and Gaelic
culture. Included in the
Highland Games
Grandfather Mountain is
the Bear Run, a
five-mile foot race that
climbs 1568 feet in
elevation from the town
of Linville to the top
of Grandfather.
If you can't make it to
the Grandfather Mountain
Games, fall in the High
Country unfurls
exquisite beauty through
the changing leaves.
Contact A and W Rentals
to learn about our
Grandfather
Mountain cabins. We have many
to choose from and you
are sure to make the
most of your High
Country vacation when
you sleep at the foot of
Grandfather!
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We invite you to view
all of our rental
properties and contact
us by phone at
828.898.9188,
e-mail us, or us or
online request form
to ask questions or
request reservations. |
