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A quick hike to big views of Linville Falls.


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Map Key

1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Point to Point

3,360' 1,024 m

High

3,173' 967 m

Low

341' 104 m

Up

166' 50 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Geological Significance · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Family Friendly Short easy trail with water access

Description

Starting from the parking lot, you pass the visitor center and head along, above the Linville River on a gravel path. About a third of a mile in you can drop down to the upper falls.

From here the trail become a dirt path and heads up and left. There are three well-constructed viewpoints with wide views of the gorge and the waterfalls.

Contacts

Land Manager: USDA Forest Service

Shared By:

Russell Hobart

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Trail Rankings

#357

in North Carolina

#9,791

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Classic view of Linville Falls from Erwin's
Jun 6, 2022 near Newland, NC
Upper Linville Falls
Jun 6, 2022 near Newland, NC

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Aug 2, 2023
John Rausch
Bridge work on road to trailhead might delay you up to 30 min. Use Linville Falls as an alternative to access this trail.
Apr 29, 2023
Caitlin Poore
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