Linville Falls

Photo: Ken Thomas · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

1.4km
Total Distance
48m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway to overlooks of a powerful waterfall at the head of Linville Gorge. The trail leads to several viewpoints of the river plunging into the rugged canyon. It is one of the most photographed falls in North Carolina.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Upper Falls Overlook · 0.2km
    Viewpoint
Parking
303m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1 · T2 for 0.2km
Surface
natural ground

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy