Banner Elk

Sugar Mountain Ski Area is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Upper Pond Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Otter Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Banner Elk, North Carolina.

If you're looking for a challenge and hoping to escape the crowds at Grandfather Mountain, this is the hike for you.  Climbing up the back side of the mountain (opposite the famed mile-high swinging bridge) this trail is fee-free and easy-to-access with its own parking lot.  The trail, marked with orange blazes, begins in a shaded forest along the Watauga River. You will begin your ascent jus...

Calloway Peak via Profile Trail is an out-and-back trail with waterfall views located near Banner Elk, North Carolina in Grandfather Mountain State Park.

Grassy Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Grandfather Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Linville, North Carolina.

Raven Rocks Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Linville, North Carolina.

Mile High Swinging Bridge is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Linville, North Carolina.