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4,432 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
5,026 ft
High Point
-183 ft
Altitude change
4,822 ft
Altitude min
5,026 ft
Altitude start
4,843 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance climb
3,737 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
Black Rock Details
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Riding AreaGrandfather Mountain State Park
Banner Elk, North Carolina -
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Local Popularity65 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
From the attraction's Black Rock parking lot, the Black Rock Trail slopes out gradually to a wide-angle view of the swinging bridge, MacRae and Attic Window peaks as well as Beacon Heights and Grandmother Mountain to the southwest. To reach these view points at the end of the trail, hikers must climb a ladder and cable up the rock. This trail rambles through northern hardwood and spruce forests. Hikers return to the parking lot via the same trail.
source: https://www.ncparks.gov/
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(36.095520, -81.828980)
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Nearby Trails
- Grandfather Extension 177 ft
- Bridge Trail 1,385 ft
- Grandfather 1,388 ft
- Swinging Bridge 2,182 ft
- Underwood 2,812 ft
Grandfather Mountain State Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Rock
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Where is Black Rock located?
Black Rock is located in Grandfather Mountain State Park, Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Grandfather Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.09552, -81.82898.
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How hard is Black Rock?
Black Rock is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Black Rock?
Black Rock has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,822 ft to 5,026 ft.
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Is Black Rock a point to point trail?
Black Rock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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