Best trails in Banner Elk
Looking for a great trail near Banner Elk, North Carolina? AllTrails has 15 great hiking trails, running trails, forest trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. If you're looking for the best trails around Grandfather Mountain State Park or Elk Knob State Park, we've got you covered. You'll also find some great local park options, like Julian Price Memorial Park or Moses H Cone Memorial Park. Just looking to take a quick stroll? We've got 7 easy trails in Banner Elk ranging from 0.9 to 2 miles and from 2,828 to 5,446 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
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Top trails (15)
Calloway Peak via Profile Trail
#1 - Calloway Peak via Profile Trail
Grandfather Mountain State Parkhard
(817)
(817)Length: 7.6 mi • Est. 4 h 40 m
"West Side" of Grandfather Mountain, the Profile Trail starts at the trailhead on Route 105 in Banner Elk, NC, and climbs almost 2000 feet to connect to the Grandfather Trail. Permits available at trShow more
Crab Orchard Falls Trail
#2 - Crab Orchard Falls Trail
Banner Elk, North Carolinaeasy(266)
(266)Length: 1.5 mi • Est. 51 m
Loose rocks and protruding roots make the steep trail somewhat challenging. Good balance recommended. It is a very long steep climb, so recommended for high energy kids and seniors with good cardio.Show more
Otter Falls Trail
#3 - Otter Falls Trail
Banner Elk, North Carolinamoderate(280)
(280)Length: 1.1 mi • Est. 37 m
This trail is moderate/easy and in good condition. You get to view a beautiful waterfall for very little effort. A wonderful trail for all! The sign out front says ""strenuous"" which is incorrect; whShow more
Calloway Peak and MacRae Peak via Profile Trail and Grandfather Trail
#4 - Calloway Peak and MacRae Peak via Profile Trail and Grandfather Trail
Grandfather Mountain State Parkhard(108)
(108)Length: 10.7 mi • Est. 6 h 25 m
Difficult, technically challenging trail. This route has lots of bouldering with challenging sections to get up and down some big rocks. Extremely exciting, with amazing views, this trail is well wortShow more
Nuwati Trail
#5 - Nuwati Trail
Grandfather Mountain State Parkmoderate(96)
(96)Length: 3 mi • Est. 1 h 35 m
Nuwati or "medicine" in the Cherokee language follows an old logging road. It's easy and rocky, ending at Storyteller's Rock and a great view of the Boone area. Trail has stream crossings, big-tooth aShow more
Linville Peak via Profile Trail
#6 - Linville Peak via Profile Trail
Grandfather Mountain State Parkhard(38)
(38)Length: 9.6 mi • Est. 5 h 59 m
Linville Peak via Profile Trail is a 9.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Banner Elk, North Carolina that features a great forest setting and is rated as difficult. The trailShow more
Jackalope's, Northview, Southern Ridge, Oz Forest and Wizards Way Trail
#7 - Jackalope's, Northview, Southern Ridge, Oz Forest and Wizards Way Trail
Emerald Outback Trail System moderate(70)
(70)Length: 3.6 mi • Est. 1 h 48 m
Jackalope's, Northview, Southern Ridge, Oz Forest and Wizards Way Trail is a 3.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Banner Elk, North Carolina that features a river and is rated as moderShow more
Lower Pond Creek Trail
#8 - Lower Pond Creek Trail
Banner Elk, North Carolinaeasy(26)
(26)Length: 1.1 mi • Est. 42 m
Lower Pond Creek Trail is a 1.1 mile out and back trail located near Banner Elk, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walkShow more
Upper Pond Creek Trail
#9 - Upper Pond Creek Trail
Banner Elk, North Carolinaeasy(28)
(28)Length: 2 mi • Est. 1 h 4 m
Upper Pond Creek Trail is a 2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Banner Elk, North Carolina that features a river. The trail is good for all skill levels and is primarily used forShow more
Sugar Mountain Ski Area
#10 - Sugar Mountain Ski Area
Pisgah National Forestmoderate(25)
(25)Length: 3 mi • Est. 2 h 1 m
Sugar Mountain Ski Area is a 3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Banner Elk, North Carolina that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity optioShow more
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