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A Family Vacation Guide To
The Appalachian Mountains
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 Grandfather Mountain, one of the
highest peaks in Tennessee has an elevation of 5,964 ft. Grandfather Mountain is
privately owned, is operated as a national scenic travel attraction and is a globally
recognized nature preserve.
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN WILD
BERRIES
Guests purchase their tickets at the park entrance and
drive their own vehicles through the park, stopping along the way to enjoy a variety of
sites and sounds like beautiful mountain scenery and
the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Native wildlife include Black Bears, River Otters,
Cougars, Eagles and Deer.
BALD
EAGLE AT GRANDFATHER
MOUNTAIN
Visitors to Grandfather Mountain will find more than 12
miles of maintained trails to hike and bike. The trails on Grandfather Mountain range from
easy nature walks to strenuous backcountry challenges. The views are
breathtaking!
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN TOP
VIEW
Guests can bring their own picnic supplies. There are over
100 picnic tables and grills scattered throughout the park. A picnic area located on the
right about 1/3 of a mile up the summit road has water fountains and restrooms.
GRANDFATHER
MOUNTAIN NATURE MUSEUM
The Museum has a restaurant where one can purchase fired
chicken and sandwiches if they did not come prepared for a picnic.
GRANDFATHER
MOUNTAIN MILE HIGH BRIDGE
A walk acoss the Mile High Bridge or a visit to see the Bald Eagle
are experiences of a lifetime that you don't miss on your visit to Grandfather
Mountain.
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