Exploring Grandfather Mountain via the Nuwati and Cragway Trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Come along as my husband and I stop at the Boone Fork Overlook and hike to the "Top Crag View" (as listed on AllTrails) on Grandfather Mountain in western North Carolina.
From the parking lot, we take the Nuwati Trail one mile to the Cragway Trail. The Nuwati Trail gently ascends Grandfather Mountain as it passes through an abundance of rhododendron plants which were in bloom for our visit in the second week of July. At around the one mile mark a sign indicates the junction with the Cragway Trail which takes you more steeply up a ridge on the mountain. A number of scenic vistas along the way offer incredible views of the mountain and the surrounding peaks and valleys. We stopped at the first named vista listed on AllTrails, the Top Crag View, due to the lateness of our beginning the hike. There are others higher up, and I look forward to seeing them in a future visit.

[@kathyls74]

Laughing so hard! You two are so cute! Another fun video!

[@OklahomoHiker]

Thank you so so much! We sure enjoy these little adventures. I hope you’re having some good ones this summer, too!

[@kathyls74]

@@OklahomoHiker We are!Checked backpacking Lake Superiors Grand Island off the bucket list this summer! It was amazing!!

[@busset32]

I love your family vacation! You guys are so fun !

[@OklahomoHiker]

Thanks so much, Mary! We appreciate all the love and support.