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Grandfather Mountain State Park, Banner Elk

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  • By Yahoooooooooooooooo8
    Long waits to get in Very expensive for what’s offered Better ways to spend your time, but worth visiting.  more »
  • By Tammy M
    We had a great visit here on a sunny winter day. The animals were out basking in the sun. We parked at the Black rock parking lot and took the 0.4mile hike up to the bridge. The trail is rough and...  more »
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