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Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina rises 5,946 feet above sea level, and due to the considerable elevation gain the mountain boasts 16 distinct ecological communities.

Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina rises 5,946 feet above sea level, and due to the considerable elevation gain the mountain boasts 16 distinct ecological communities.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2012
Date Uploaded: 11.2012
Photo Location: North Carolina, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © William Moneymaker