![]() Upon our decent, we reached the 3 ladders straight down and the skies opened up and started to pour. Which was just as intimidating as the way up was. The clouds were coming in so we decided to head back down. We decided that was far enough and not to continue to Callaway Peak. I was determined and we finally made it to McRae Peak. One missed step and you're gone over the edge of a HUGE cliff. Once you get toward the top, there is lots of areas that are super sketch. I suggest one at a time as it's hard when someone behind you is wiggling the rope trying to climb up too. It gets slippery when you're sweaty or it rains. ![]() The hand ropes weren't nearly as hard as I thought they would be. Some are straight up and some have a bit of a lean. They are secured well into the rock and seem sturdy. The ladders are all slanted a bit to the left or right, making it feel off. The ENTIRE trail is a mix of scaling rocks, climbing up ladders, using hand lines to climb up and balancing. the first rope area and ladders are just to get you into a false sense of accomplishment. Its straight up and over rocks to get to a trail. This trail gets you right from the start. I was almost in tears at times because of fear (especially when it started to rain) I'm not in the best shape, but amaretto active in kayaking and outdoor activities. This was the longest, most terrifying 2.6 miles of my life. It's mine and my husband's 25th anniversary and we decided to have an adventurous week. I'm not a young person anymore and knew it would be a challenge, but wanted to attempt it. Wasn't sure if icould make it with all the ladders and rope pulls. It's all just minutes from beautiful, desirable Seven Devils.I looked up reviews and information on the hike to Gallaway Peak. Or just come up for culture and the arts! There’s music, dance, drama, and more at Appalachian State University in Boone, and at the Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk. The Mast Store is in Boone too, and the historic original Mast country store is in Valle Crucis, along with the Mast Store Annex and Candy Barrel. The historic heritage drama Horn in the West, and adjacent Hickory Ridge Living History Museum are both minutes away in Boone. Visit Tweetsie Railroad in closeby Blowing Rock-ride the train and enjoy family friendly fun. Bring your bike and cruise the Boone greenway, or go mountain biking at Boone’s bike park Rocky Knob. They could fill a number of active days, all featured with Seven Devils in Our State magazine.ĭon’t forget canoeing or kayaking, or rent a boat at the Parkway’s Price Lake. Visit the Grandfather Mountain attraction on the way, where the Mile-High Swinging Bridge connects two peaks and you can view local wildlife in natural habitats.Įxplore the Blue Ridge Parkway and discover other hiking paths that include Linville Falls, Beacon Heights, and Rough Ridge. Once you have passed the Grandfather Mountain entrance, go North on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Grandfather Mountain portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway is the most scenic section of “America’s Most Scenic Road.” Loop this entire stretch of the Parkway by taking NC 105 south to Linville, then left on US 221. The Blue Ridge Parkway is known for many things, including hiking and scenic drives, even in the Winter season. ![]() Check out the website above for more details! The Trout Farm is open year round 10:30AM until 5:00PM. It is a keep what you catch fishing experience with several size ponds. ![]() The Grandfather Trout Farmis close to the entrance to Town and a fun place for the family to fish or mine gems. When you’re ready to leave town, the Southern Appalachians’ most exciting mix of outdoor activities is right out your door. ![]() Bring your family and check out these amenities!įor a map of all recreation within the Town of Seven Devils If you'd like to stay on the mountain and have some free outdoor fun, visit our Town tennis courts on Grandfather Circle, now with Pickle Ball lines! Right next to the tennis courts is our playground, now with two new pieces of play equipment and a picnic area for all to enjoy. Visit our Otter Falls pageto learn more about the trail and download a trail map! Be sure to call and reserve your zipline tour or snowtubing adventure in advance! Otter Falls is just a minute or two away. One of the regions top destinations for family fun in the snow-no skis required! Hawksnest Zip Line park is also one of Eastern America’s most extensive zip line attractions. Take it all in from your deck, but when adventure calls, the Hawksnest Snowtubing & Zip Line park is right in town. There’s no better way to enjoy the Appalachian lifestyle than to rent or own a cozy cabin or condo in Seven Devils, the first mountain resort development in North Carolina to become a town. The Town of Seven Devils sits in the heart of the North Carolina High Country, a setting famed as a popular retreat in the midst of Winter beauty. ![]()
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