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Linville Gorge Wilderness Area

Linville, NC
828-652-2144
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Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Linville
Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Viewing wildlife, Birdwatching
Description: This area, which offers hiking, camping, birdwatching and wildlife, was named for William Linville who was killed here by Indians in the 1700s.
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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

If you like to do short hikes with beautiful scenery, this is the place for you. There are several trails that outline the falls but the best has to be the Linville Gorge basin trail to the bottom of the falls. This is one of the best places on the parkway to visit.

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North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

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

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Spruce Pine,NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

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

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Hickory, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

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.

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Durham, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

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

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Morganton, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

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

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Granite Falls, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012

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

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Boone, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

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

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North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2012

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.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2012

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.

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