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Grandfather Extension Trail

Length: 0.53 mi

Est. time: 18m

Gain: 328 ft

Loss: 10 ft

Max elev: 5,348 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownhike

Elevation profile

+328 ft gain · −10 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304) (VisitorCenter)

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Connects to:

Black Rock Trail

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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