Grandfather Mountain Ladders Trail
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- čas přidán 12. 03. 2017
- Grandfather Mountain rises tall above the Blue Ridge Mountains at a whopping 5,946 feet tall. The mountain is closest to the city of Linville, NC near the Blue Ridge Parkway, spanning three different counties: Avery, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties. Within Grandfather Mountain's nature preserve, many unique things exist: a subalpine climate with unique biodiversity, a mile-high swinging bridge, an animal habitat with bears, otters, and bald eagles, and extensive hiking trails that run the ridgelines of the mountain. One of the most popular trails, the Grandfather Trail, begins at the parking lot near the swinging bridge and meanders along the ridgelines to Macrae Peak and Calloway Peak. It is dotted with several ladders and cables that aid hikers in reaching the steepest and most exposed parts of the trail.
I proposed to my wife Aug 2004 atop McRaes Peak right after it became socked in with fog. Talking about a surreal moment. She said YES and it became a very emotional journey back down in the fog. Still married to the same wonderful lady.
I love this video. I did this trail a couple of months ago. I couldn't really enjoy the views cuz I sh*t my pants climbing the ladders - lol. Ain't gonna lie - I was scared! But my hiking buddy coaxed me through it. In retrospect (I'm real brave now that I'm back at my keyboard), it was FUN! I (sorta) can't wait to go back I think, maybe.
Great video depicting the trail. I did this in reverse, starting from a back country campsite named Briar Patch. There had been alot of rain the week I went, so the Chute (Shown at the end here) was very slippery and terrifying to me on the way down. Up was easier. The ladders weren't difficult, because you could hang onto those easily. Luckily, the boulder scramble sections were dry, so were challenging and so long as you paid attention, was really fun (that being said, if you slipped and took a head over heels tumble, you'd go off the side of the mountain, so I'm really glad they were dry!)
I can't wait to go back again!!!
Very cool hike! I’m watching this because my friends and I plan on doing this hike.
Simply said, your work and expeditions are great. Thank you🎆☕🌈
loved hiking grandfather mountain, great video!
Looks like a lot of unforgettable fun! Heading there this summer and can't wait!!
How was your trip? I plan on going to Grandfather Mountain for the first time but I'm not that great of a driver and afraid of heights. If I veer off can we ACTUALLY die from the height or will the trees and boulders block us?
Superb video with great music. Thank you! This is tough hike 😲
Have hiked this trail so many times always great views. Nice work on this
I plan on going to Grandfather Mountain for the first time but I'm not that great of a driver and afraid of heights. If I veer off can we ACTUALLY die from the height or will the trees and boulders block us?
CC How was your trip? Did the trees break your fall lol?
Cool video. Hoping to hike the Daniel Boone trail this spring!
Great job and video thank will be up there soon.
Great video. Planning a hiking trip in the area this spring.
I have done this hike many times and I still get that OH SH*# moment at the top of the last ladder. One of my favorites!!!
I have had the honor of hiking the whole mountain. UP the first side , down the gorge , and up the second side to the top. Took me and my brother all day. A lot of scary parts but well worth it.
I plan on going to Grandfather Mountain for the first time but I'm not that great of a driver and afraid of heights. If I veer off can we ACTUALLY die from the height or will the trees and boulders block us?
Just got back from my first trip to Grandfather this past Saturday we hiked 14 + miles challenging at times but very fun.
Glad you had a fun time. I plan on going to Grandfather Mountain for the first time but I'm not that great of a driver and afraid of heights. If I veer off can we ACTUALLY die from the height or will the trees and boulders block us?
CC you could could definitely die at certain areas please use caution and stay safe. Take your time and enjoy the experience.
@@howdydoughty7634 Thank you very much, I appreciate it.
Went on this hike last Wednesday. It’s a really beautiful place.
I plan on going to Grandfather Mountain for the first time but I'm not that great of a driver and afraid of heights. If I veer off can we ACTUALLY die from the height or will the trees and boulders block us?
This trail scares the sh*t out of me 😂 it’s a goal of mine when I get some more experience
This trail is NO JOKE! We just vlogged about our journey on this trail as well. I love hiking and this hike was defiantly a challenge but totally worth it. Also great content, just subbed to your channel!
I've been on this trail to the top and back at least a dozen times. It isn't as hard as the video makes it out to be. I'm 66 and have met people 80+ yrs old on the trail and they've had no problems.. Go and enjoy! You'll be glad you did.
I for one and happy to read this comment! LOL Do you have to go back down the ladders or is there a different trail to get down the mountain? And is this a day hike (looks to be, just curious about how long it takes).
@@michelleharmon9932 u can continue past Mcrae Peak and backtrack on the Underwood Trail to avoid going down the ladders, which will get u back to the Swinging Bridge, yeah, its a day hike for sure
Mike Johnson how can you compare age and condition is not the same yeah you could because you are fit but the unfit even your will get only halfway
Did you ever run into snakes?
Don't trust this ego fueled old man... This trail is for EXPERIENCED hikers, not for elderly people.
Great Video very inspirational. What time of year was this please ? I'm kinda thinking of doing this first week in November, never can be sure of weather conditions. Thanks in advance
I think it was in November. If you go in the winter, take some microspikes. Parts of the trail can get icy.
@@CathyAndersonPhotography that's great news, I'm planning maybe first week November and I do have micro spikes thank you so much
No worries! It’s a pretty straightforward trail with fixed ropes in the icy places. I prefer the winter because of decreased traffic, but be aware of the signs in the parking area of when you need to return. Call the park office and double check the day before so that you can get an early start that will give you enough time on the trail.
Thanks for your awesome video! I plan on going to Grandfather Mountain for the first time but I'm not that great of a driver and afraid of heights. If I veer off can we ACTUALLY die from the height or will the trees and boulders block us?
Killing them hills ! 💪
How many miles round trip? And where do I park to go on this trail?
from the swinging bridge, to get to the top of Mcrae Peak, its only about a mile, but technical , and tough in spots, cables too, and all the ladders, and the 4 cliffside ladders,
Great video! How long did it take to complete the full hike? Just subbed #607!
Has anyone ever done this with their dog? I have a technical climbing harness for my dog. Just curious if anyone has done it with theirs.
Brittany Stagman if they ever get a harness for dogs they better get one for cats and other animals we don't want dog poop 💩 that would be terrible idea 💡
Is this in the us, is so what state is it in.
A sad falcons Fan Boone NC
It's in LInville, NC, which is about 30 minutes from Boone, NC, I highly recommend going to Grandfather Mountain, probably my favorite place to hike in NC, with LInville Gorge a close second, which is also in the same area, enjoy
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