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Grandfather Trail

Length: 2.26 mi

Est. time: 1h 24m

Gain: 1,272 ft

Loss: 689 ft

Max elev: 5,916 ft

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Elevation profile

+1,272 ft gain · −689 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

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

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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