MacRae Peak, Grandfather Mountain

Yeah, it's a place for touristas, but it's one of the most rugged "tourist" hikes west of Acadia. Not recommended for small children or dogs. Not tough enough for you? Start the hike at the bottom of the mountain on Highway 105 (no admission charged there) or continue along the craggy ridgeline to even more rugged peaks. A fine hike for those who don't mind fast-changing weather, cables, cliffs, and ladders!

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• Grandfather Mountain
• MacRae
• hiking
• ladders
• park
• Stationr
• Team Torres

[stationr]

Sure, some will say that anyone with enough money can get themselves guided up to the summit, that the route is little more than a series of fixed lines and even ladders, that it's a molehill compared to what it was in the days of Hillary and Mallory...to those critics (none of whom had actually said anything or even watched the video, but I know you're out there) I say, why didn't I see you up there at the top? Or did you turn tail and run when the rain started?

[12345villemo]

great video thanks for posting i was there in 2010 and had a great time my boyfriend made it to the summit but i chicken'ed out somewhere near the top

[experthiker]

And what would be the purpose of taking a paddleboard to the summit?