On hindsight, we may have been a bit too gung ho. It was the first backpack of the season - a two day trip to get our hiking legs back. The Linville Gorge loop counterclockwise starting at Wolf Pit and crossing over at Spence Ridge and back. 22 miles, 1800 ft elevation gain (and back down), a river crossing in... More

Whenever we have friends visit,we take them to Linville Gorge! It's a nice ,fairly easy hike up to the views of the falls. The Gorge is full of rushing waterfalls . Good for a little day hike ...takes about half an hour to make it to the top. Highly recommend this for all ages ! Not for people that need... More

Some of the most pristine views of nature in North Carolina. Nice opportunities for hiking as well. Very popular on weekends when the weather is nice.

The view at Table Rock is amazing, and the trail is really easy to be done (it takes time to get at the parking place, but totally worthy). If you wanna get to the Linville river, try the Devis Hole trail. However, be careful: it is easy to get lost (if you try a way out of the trail, keep... More

If you love the mountains, this is a great place to visit. Go hiking, pack a lunch and make a day of it.

Best on weekdays but anytime the area is beautiful. A moderate walk takes you to a viewing area of the two waterfalls and above the third that cascades down into Linville Gorge. The next hike takes you up to a viewing area for the third falls and a spectacular view of the Gorge. We went a short ways up old... More

Getting here is well worth the trip! The breathtaking scenery is more like what you would see in the West.

Just a truly beautiful place to visit. All natural and undeveloped. But easy to access. Really a hidden gem of a place! This ia a truly beautiful mountain area.

Loved hiking there. Surprises around every nook and cranny. Wasn't what I expected it to be but was much more. Very beautiful and real.