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North Carolina
Linville Gorge
25.4 mi
Distance
6,167 ft
Gain
9h 28m
Time
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Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Linville Gorge
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 25.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6,167 ft
- Elevation loss
- 6,167 ft
- Highest point
- 3,273 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,345 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
This 25.36-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee offers moderate hiking through the Linville Gorge area and connects with the Wilson Creek trail system. Hikers can explore this scenic corridor at their own pace, turning back at any point along the route. The moderate difficulty makes it accessible to experienced hikers seeking a substantial day adventure.
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