Grandfather Mountain Ladder Hike, Grandfather Trail to Attic Window Peak.

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Grandfather Mountain Hike, Grandfather Trail to Attic Window Peak. This trail starts at the Grandfather Mountain Swinging Bridge Visitor Center Parking lot. Hope this video gives the viewer a sense of how spectacular and rugged this trail is. Multiple cable assist and ladder climbs up the sheer cliffs along the ridgeline, passing MacRae Peak, then climbing the steep, rock scramble, 'The Chute', to the top of Attic Window Peak. Even experienced hikers should allow double their normal hiking time for the distance on this trail.

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@sarahe4129 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! A friendly reminder to all, hiker etiquette is to let uphill have the right of way. It truly is all about momentum and rhythm. ❤

@dr.heinzdoofenshmirtz3507 3 ай бұрын

I like to think it's the opposite. Let them come down and give the people going up a rest

@danj34y Ай бұрын

Ladders/Cables to Macrae Peak 4:39 Cable #1 8:54 Cable #2 9:49 Ladder #1 (~24 rungs) 10:36 Ladder #2 (~13 rungs) 11:15 Cable #3 11:50 Ladder #4 (~7 rungs) 12:15 Ladder #5 (~19 rungs) 12:46 Ladder #6 (~6 rungs) 13:41 Ladder #7 (~12 rungs) 13:55 Cable #4 14:06 Ladder #8 (~8 rungs) 15:38 Ladder #9 (~9 rungs) 17:37 Ladder #10 (~9 rungs)

@Kcterry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this one, it's been on my list for a while. I need to get back to Grandfather Mountain!

@watercolorwes Жыл бұрын

Great clip! Keep charging (without lightning) 😉⚡️

@trueraider94 Ай бұрын

Man that takes some serious guts to climb those ladders.

@blueridgeactive2020 Ай бұрын

AS MANY TIME AS I've DONE THEM, THEY STILL TIGHTEN ME UP A BIT.

@Bobsfunnyfarm Жыл бұрын

Amazing video love it ! I'm afraid of heights every latter I see I'm like nope lol 😅

@fredriccuthbertson Ай бұрын

I will be fine, I can't stand heights either, I did it, unbelievable views!!!!

@johnsquires387 Ай бұрын

Good video…and I like purism, but no need for the respiratory volume. It’s understood that it’s a steep climb.

@darrenlingerfelt5879 Жыл бұрын

😎👍

@sarahdell4042 9 ай бұрын

From the parking lot to the top of the ladders. How long does that take? To get back to the parking lot, do you need to go back down the ladders?

@blueridgeactive2020 9 ай бұрын

Takes me about 40 minutes to MacCrae Peak, just under 1 mile. That’s the destination point beyond the top of the ladders. I hike very fast, For seasoned hikers, allow at least an hour, give or take depending on your fitness. Can avoid the ladders on return by using the Underwood Trail, only one ladder, but very rugged. Would allow even more time with that route to return.

@sarahdell4042 9 ай бұрын

@@blueridgeactive2020 Thank you!