Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain is a tall, rugged peak famous for its swinging bridge high in the sky. It is a nature park with hiking trails, wild animals, and breathtaking mountain scenery.
The Mile High Swinging Bridge lets visitors walk across a deep gap a whole mile above sea level. Families come for the wobbly bridge, the animal habitats with bears and otters, and the huge views in every direction.
The swinging bridge
The famous bridge is exactly one mile above sea level and gently sways in the mountain breeze. Crossing it feels like walking through the clouds.
Animal habitats
The park has safe, natural homes for black bears, river otters, cougars, and bald eagles. Kids can watch the bears play and the otters splash in their pools.
Cool weather
Because it is so high, the mountaintop stays much cooler than the towns below, even in summer. Winter can bring frost and snow that coat the trees in white.