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07-11-2011, 04:40 PM
On July 4th my brother in law RC and myself finally decided to get to the top of Grandfather Mountain. We've been all around it over the years, but never on top. We elected to hike the Grandfather Trail which is shorter than some of the other approaches, but packs a lot of fun on the climb up. The trail starts out like any typical blue ridge trail: lotta green. 46214 But past this sign the ascent gets really interesting. 46213 There's cables to deal with 46212 and ladders 46210 and more ladders46209 but the views make it all worthwhile46208one last ladder46207 final steps to the summit46206rest at last and then skedaddle before the storm hits 46205
After MacRae we continued to the nearby Attic Window Peak which also had a lot of fun obstacles along the way and then eventually we made it to the more conventional Calloway Peak. Roundtrip a little less than 6 miles. Rain held off until we were back at the trailhead although we did duck for one too close for comfort rogue lightning bolt.
After MacRae we continued to the nearby Attic Window Peak which also had a lot of fun obstacles along the way and then eventually we made it to the more conventional Calloway Peak. Roundtrip a little less than 6 miles. Rain held off until we were back at the trailhead although we did duck for one too close for comfort rogue lightning bolt.