Calloway Peak Daniel Boone Scout Trail | Fall Hike | Grandfather Mountain State Park, North Carolina 

On AllTrails it is called the ‘Daniel Boone Scout Trail to Calloway Peak’. Thanks for the question. We hope you have a great hike!

We hiked this on October 8th of last year. Great time of year for fall colors. Thanks for your question.

@@criscale3667 Thanks for answering, it looked a bit later than current! I will try to get out there around that time

​@criscale3667 this is good to know, it felt early for color changes. I've chosen to be there at the end of October so I'm hoping I won't be too late to catch all these colors. Cheers

Our hike took place on October 8, 2022. What a wonderful time of year! Thanks for your question.

@@criscale3667 right on, just wanted to make sure those fall colors weren't hitting already up in the area lol.

As you can imagine, I’ve gone through my share of hiking boots. Traction is indeed very important. I have finally found a pair of boots I can honestly recommend: Merrell Moab. I wear the waterproof mid top for those aggressive treks and have found the boot to be comfortable, durable, and grippy. Now I’m recommending that it be Cris’ next boot. I hope that helps.

If you are ready to take it up a notch, this is the trail to do it. Ropes and ladders add some interest and some points are a bit technical. But if you have some experience and are prepared for the distance and elevation gain, this one is do-able. Good luck!

The profile trail is prettier, but Daniel Boone is less aggressive. A DB detour to the Cragway trail will give you views making it worthwhile.

I believe that day started in the 40s and rose to the 50s. Thanks for your question.