10.07.26 Grandfather Mountain State Park Hiking

  • Hiking
Grandfather Mountain State Park: 4198 NC-105, Banner Elk, NC 28604, USA
Oct 07 2026
Participant
$20.00 USD
Guardian/Caregiver
Participant (Adaptive Equipment Needed)
$20.00 USD
  1. Wed12:30 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)

Description

Hike Description

This is a two-part adventure! We will start with an accessible hike on the Upper Profile Trail. A variety of off-road hiking wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment will be available to accommodate you if needed. Note: Due to trail conditions we can only accommodate 2 off-road wheelchair users on this hike. If you need one please sign-up using the Participant (Adaptive Equipment Needed)label. Once registered, we will be in touch to discuss specific needs and accommodations. We will follow the trail for about 1.5 miles down to the stream. We will rest and marvel by the water and rock features before heading back on our return journey.

 

After crushing the hike, we will load up and head from the State Park to the Grandfather Mountain Attraction. Here, if you choose, we can experience the mile high swinging bridge and soak in those magnificent mountain views this lovely park is known for!

 

Location/Directions
Profile Trail Parking

 

4198 NC-105

Banner Elk, NC 28604

 

Google Maps Plus Code:

4598+MV Banner Elk, North Carolina

 

What to Bring

  • Water bottle
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves
  • Snack
  • Warm fleece/winter jacket 
  • Wind & waterproof jacket
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bug spray
  • Backpack
  • Hiking boots or comfortable sneakers

 

Conditions

Note: Due to trail conditions we can only accommodate 2 off-road wheelchair users on this hike. If you need one please sign-up using the Participant (Adaptive Equipment Needed)label.

This is a 3 mile round trip out and back trail. We will hike downhill to hang out by the creek and uphill on the return. The trail is fairly wide, packed dirt with gravel. There are a few stone staircases to navigate. We will take our time and lean on our teammates for support. 

Transportation

Waypoint will not be providing transportation, however, if transportation is the barrier to your participation please give us a call.


Bathrooms

Accessible bathrooms are located at the trailhead.


Instructors

Theresa Scott & Ryan Carlson


Contact Information

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 828-483-3383

Class dates

10/07/2026

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 20

Registration period

Registration starts on 08/13/2026 and ends on 10/05/2026.

In-person location

Grandfather Mountain State Park: 4198 NC-105, Banner Elk, NC 28604, USA