Seven Devils

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.

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

Flat Rock View via Nuwati and Cragway Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

At 5,946 feet, Calloway Peak provides hikers with perhaps the best view of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. You'll have to earn this view - it is a tough climb up, although not terribly long. Begin at the trailhead for Tanawha Trail in the Boone Fork Parking Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Take Tanawha Trail left (south) out of the parking lot for about a half mile where you'll hit the j...

Boone Fork Bridge and creek is situated at the base of Grandfather Mountain, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 299.9. Elevation 3905'.The trailhead is at the left side of Boone Fork Creek parking area and the trail is a gentle meander through Rhododendrons and a hardwood forest.As you head towards the creek, the Boone Fork trail will merge with the Tanawha Trail. Veer left at this trail jun...

Grandfather Mountain via Daniel Boone Scout Trail and Grandfather Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

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