Profile Trail - Grandfather Mountain see video http://sn.im/grandfather-profile-trail - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Profile Trail - Grandfather Mountain see video http://sn.im/grandfather-profile-trail
Country:	United States
State:	North Carolina
Nearby Town:	Boone, NC
Rating:
Directions:	South on Hwy 105 through Foscoe, almost to Tynecastle. Watch for Profile Trail sign on left. If you miss it, turn around in the parking lot of the BBQ joint and go back 100 yards to drive down to parking area and trail head.
Total Hike Distance:	7.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate to Difficult
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Profile Trail Head on Hwy 105
Trails Used:	Profile trail and Calloway Peak trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Springs
Management:	State Park Service
Contact Information:	Unknown
Best Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:
Hike Summary:	Video at http://sn.im/grandfather-profile-trail --- First couple miles are easy to moderate. Last mile up past Shanty Springs would be strenuous if hiker isn't in moderately good shape...trail goes up through a wash - boulders, etc. -- 3.1 miles up, take trail to left to Calloway Peak, the highest of the peaks on Grandfather Mtn (5960 feet) ... This hike is 2000 feet elevation gain from parking area on Hwy 105

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