Graybeard Mountain Trail(edit)

based on 15 tracks & routes | |

DIFFICULT

#9 hike out of 13 in |

DIFFICULT

9.3 mi

Distance

4 hrs 28 min

Time

2,357 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail in North Carolina.

Rate this Hike

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ironmanaguirre1 3 years ago

Great hike, loved the 3 stream crossings. Did it with my two boys ages 15 and 16. Glad I had the app. Trail markings are a little scarce, but trail easy to follow. Next time we’ll try the loop.

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sampsr 3 years, 4 months ago

This is the third time I've hiked Graybeard and I've enjoyed it just as much each time. I especially like the many views of waterfalls and cascades and hiking along the fast flowing stream. Walking the switchbacks left from the location of the train tracks (now gone) is a nice rest before continuing the climb. Most of the trail is rocky, especially near the summit. The short walk out to Walker Knob is worth it as the view is better than from Graybeard itself, and the shelter makes a nice lunch spot. An option is to follow the trail through Pot Cove Gap to Rocky Head trail on the way down but you will need to car shuttle or walk the road back to the trailhead where you started.

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Steve Holbrooks 5 years, 6 months ago

Great views from Walker Knob, Greybeard was socked in with clouds so not much to report there. Trail was very muddy from recent rains, would like to try it again in better conditions.

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