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Linville Gorge is a federally-designated wilderness area in the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest. It follows the Linville River from Linville Falls to Lake James, with Jonas Ridge on the east and Linville Mountain on the west. With 39 miles of trails and some pristine backcountry campsites, Linville Gorge is a great destination for hiking and backpacking. Being a wilderness area, however, the trails and campsites are very primitive. Most trails only have a sign at the trailhead and no blazes or other signage along the trail. Campsites have no amenities and permits are required on weekends and holidays in the summer.
Written Aug 28, 2012
Phone: 828-652-2144
Website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recreation/hiking/recarea?recid=48974&actid=50
Although there are only a few miles of hiking trails at Linville Falls, there is a lot to see here - you get a lot of scenic bang for your hiking buck. The Erwin's View Trail starts from behind the visitor center and crosses the Linville River and after a ways, there is a view of the upper falls - twin falls, actually. Then, back to the trail and on to Chimney View. Here, there is a good view of the main falls. There are two more views on this trail, Erwin's View, which is a more distant view of the main falls and to Linville Gorge, and Gorge View with a view of the gorge downstream from the falls.
The Plunge Basin Trail also starts from the visitor center and splits into two paths. The Plunge Basin Overlook is a close up view of the main falls, and Linville Gorge goes down to the base of the falls. Neither path is more than a mile, although a little more strenuous than the Erwin's View Trail.
Written Nov 12, 2011
Address: 214 Parkway Maintenance Road Spruce Pine NC 28777
Phone: (828)765-7818
Website: http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74042
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Go visit Linville Falls!
Written Dec 5, 2006
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As curious minds are wont to do, I sometimes wonder about things... Like, how many gallons of water flows here each minute, hour, day, week, month and year? How much water has passed over these same rocks during the last million years or so to cause such deep crevasses? What will it look like a thousand years from now? Will it be here a thousand years from now? A hundred? Curious minds want to know these things, you know?
Written Dec 5, 2006
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Ok, revert back to the map of trails available and take the Erwin's View Trail. On this day, we went only as far as the Upper Falls Overlook. Although I was all pumped up and ready for more adventerous paths, my lowland companion seemed a bit "pooped" and ever the considerate, compassionate Mountain-Man that I am (pounding chest here!), I encouraged and supported her back to our original point of embarcation. Sometimes you just have to think of others before yourself, you know?
Anyhoo, the .5 mile trail provided a nice little hike with views to boot! These pictures are taken from the trail and of the Upper Falls. Next time, I'll give you the full tour... while I think I can still traverse the full tour... pant, pant!
Written Dec 5, 2006
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Now that you've been cruising along the Blue Ridge Parkway at a leisurely pace (maximum speed limit is 45 in most places, less in others), you probably feel the need to get out and stretch your legs, right? Right! Well, my travel friends, you've come to the right place!
Take a short, easy walk to a very peaceful and tranquil place or hitch up your britches and rachet up your heartrate a bit and take the longer trails... Either way, you'll enjoy the experience! You know you can trust me, don't you? You What? No, I DID NOT hear you say that! How about a little love here?
Written Dec 5, 2006
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Linville Falls provides a very accessible view to nature in all it's unspoiled glory! Except for the trails and people, you could easily imagine being transported back in time when Native Americans were the sole inhabitants. LOOK OUT! Dang, you nearly lost your scalp there... Good thing I had your back!
Well, it's not that way these days, but you can truly feel the antiquity of nature and wonder whose feet touched the very earth that yours trod upon now. Wouldn't you like to know? I would! If you're traveling south of Boone & Blowing Rock on the Blue Ridge Parkway, you'll find the signs directing you to Linville Falls at about the 20 mile point. Do yourself a BIG favor and take the time to connect with nature in a real sense. There's no charge and not much to do except be at one with an unspoiled habitat and you may just find someone or something you didn't expect- Yourself!
Updated Dec 5, 2006
Favorite thing: I am optimistic that these are pages that I can build upon and add to as time goes by, and I'm compelled to do it! Such a beautiful place in the midst of nature and I only saw a couple of hundred yards of one trail... I must have more! My senses demand it and shall not be denied.
Written Nov 17, 2006
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