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Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina Hiking Trails

Randy's Articles and Videos about Grandfather Mountain Hiking Trails

Meet Randy on May 17, 2008 for Grandfather Mountain Naturalists Weekend! Read more.

 

Read The Watauga Democrat's recent article on the anniversary of the Grandfather trail program.

Read the Subaru Drive magazine article about the start of Grandfather Mountain’s trail program.

Read the story of rebuilding Hi-Balsam Shelter.

Read about Mountain Rescue on Grandfather Mountain and in the NC Mountains.

Read the International Journal of Wilderness article about the mountain's backcountry preservation program.



See the "Leave No Trace" traveling trainers in action as they demonstrate the secrets of low impact camping during a hike with Randy and friends on Grandfather Mountain, NC | Quicktime

Watch Randy’s Backpacking 101 equipment video as he prepares for an overnighter on Grandfather Mountain.
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Watch a UNC-TV interview with Randy about Hiking North Carolina and Grandfather Mountain.
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Download a Grandfather Mountain Trail Map


A hiker near the Grandfather Profile in April 2007.
Photo by Randy Johnson

MacRae Peak and ridgeline of Grandfather often divide the weather
between the mountains and the Piedmont. Photo by Randy Johnson


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