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Profile Trail to Calloway Peak Trailhead
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Rachel
October 3, 2019
A difficult hike with incredible views and a perfect lunch spot at the top
Derrick Alan
October 22, 2020
It’s a challenging hike, without a doubt. But it’s an incredibly rewarding one, scoring incredible views of the mountain’s face-like outline at Profile View, ascending through a rocky, wildflower and hardwood-filled forest, and scrambling over a boulder-filled fir forest to exceptional views. The trail summits Calloway Peak, the highest mountain on the Grandfather ridge.
It’s a challenging hike, without a doubt. But it’s an incredibly rewarding one, scoring incredible views of the mountain’s face-like outline at Profile View, ascending through a rocky, wildflower and hardwood-filled forest, and scrambling over a boulder-filled fir forest to exceptional views. The tr…
Janice
August 27, 2020
If you're looking for a day hike that's a bit more rigorous but has huge payoff at the top, this is the one. The trailhead is right off 105 as you head towards Banner Elk (right before you hit the Lowe's grocery store), and total hike time is about 5-6 hours roundtrip. I would describe it as moderate to advanced in terms of effort, but with smaller kids you could hike just the first part and then turn around. Once you hit Calloway Peak at the top there are INCREDIBLE views of the whole area. While it is pet friendly, when you get near the top there's some ladders that need to be climbed, making it tricky with dogs.
If you're looking for a day hike that's a bit more rigorous but has huge payoff at the top, this is the one. The trailhead is right off 105 as you head towards Banner Elk (right before you hit the Lowe's grocery store), and total hike time is about 5-6 hours roundtrip. I would describe it as moderat…
