Most of the drive is a fast four-lane highway. VISIT OUR SHOP ABOUT US OUR STORY CONTACT US. A quicker way will take about 1.5 hours (about 75 miles) by taking I-40 East to Marion, get off on US Hwy 221 exit in Marion and head north. Return to your vehicle on the same trail. and 55 miles (88.51 kilometers) by car, following the US-221 and NC 226 route. Linville Falls thunders through a towering cliff before pooling in a deep, wide basin below the waterfall and flowing downriver through the 12-mile gorge. Looking for some exceptional views? A second parking area is near the village of Linville Falls in Pisgah National Forest - a great option for winter hikes when the Parkway is closed (read more). Do you have where to stay when you arrive to Linville Falls, NC? The hike hangs a left near the crest of the hill, descending on a side trail to the Chimney View overlook.

The Parkway is closed much of the winter in sections between Asheville and Linville. The closest town to the halfway point is Old Fort, NC, situated 31 miles from Linville Falls, NC and 24 miles from Asheville, NC. Upper Falls is exactly that: it’s a scenic overlook above Linville Falls, but with a view of another set of smaller waterfalls up river.

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There’s an alternate access to these waterfall trails from a gravel lot that’s maintained by the USFS. The trail reaches the USFS winter access trail at 1.6 miles; from here, optionally hang a left to hike westbound to the trailhead parking area, completing the hike at just under 2 miles. See our Linville Falls Winter Hike Guide. Watch Video #1: Linville Falls at river, after heavy rain, Places to Stay: Linville Falls & Lake James. © 2014 - 2020 Trailful Outdoor Co. // Made in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Return to the main trail and turn left to continue to two more overlooks. There’s an elevation gain of about 120 feet. The Linville River carves deep into the Pisgah Forest northeast of Asheville, making a spectacular entrance into the gorge at the plunging cascades of its namesake falls.
The first is on the right with a view of the gorge downstream. Linville Falls Easy NC Waterfall Hike See the following video filmed by our friends at Namaste In Nature! Find two main trails, Erwins View Trail and Linville Gorge: Erwins View Trail, a moderate hike of 1.6 miles round-trip from the Visitors Center, offers four overlooks, each revealing a different aspect of the Linville Falls area. The trail arcs away from the river, ascending through an old-growth forest of broad-trunked pine and hemlock. A second parking area is near the village of Linville Falls in Pisgah National Forest - a great option for winter hikes when the Parkway is closed (read more). This trail is maintained thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers and donations from supporters of the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. We’ve loved hiking this route with our trail-loving Labrador Retrievers! Downriver, the river courses through a boulder-filled bed, carving in a wide meander through the deep-channeled mountain landscape. The hike reaches the Linville Gorge floor at 3 miles, catching a frosty winter view of the whitewater-filled Plunge Basin below the lower waterfall.

Free parking is available at the USFS trailhead, accessed from a gravel road off HWY 183 in Linville Falls, NC. So we head to the second entrance from the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area (Pisgah National Forest) near the village of Linville Falls. This trail is maintained thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers and donations from supporters of the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. Compare the weather today and the next four days in Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC: Planning on renting a car to go from Linville Falls, NC to Asheville, NC? The halfway point is Old Fort, NC. His mission? All rights reserved. You’ll likely pass the Linville Falls Campground, which is the closest place to stay nearby. Centrally located ½ a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway with nearby attractions like Linville Gorge, Grandfather Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad. The trail reaches a side trail to the Erwin’s View Overlook, following the trail to catch long-distance views of the lower falls and cross-gorge views of evergreen forest and snow-capped mountains. In warm-weather months, the Linville Falls Trail and Plunge Basin Trail are, without question, some of our favorite hikes off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville. It was the perfect day for a hike. The hike retraces back to the main trail once again, turning left to hike to Erwin’s View overlook. The hike departs the upper falls overlook, doubles back to the main trail, and turns left.

Linville Falls and Asheville are 1 hour 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

The hike reaches a spur trail at just under one mile, turning left to catch views of the waterfall from the Chimney View overlook. Only one of the trails is strenuous, and you can hike to all five viewpoints with a four-mile hike. The hike begins at a visitor center located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near MP 316 (view maps and driving directions). The estimated cost of gas to go from Linville Falls to Asheville is $4.78. This map shows our approximate route while exploring this trail, but does not replace an official trail map. Head to the gorge’s eastern rim to hike the Table Rock Trail. The hike descends through a blocky, cliff-lined terrain to the overlook’s wide, smooth rock expanses on the river’s banks. This map shows our approximate route while exploring this trail, but does not replace an official trail map. Eric Champlin is a creative director and photographer who loves to explore southeast. Watch for the side trail that forks to the right and descends to the stone overlook for a view down on the falls and pool. Also from this observation area, stand atop the narrow canyon where the water cascades to the lower falls. Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. The Erwins View Trail ends at Erwins View Overlook, less than a mile from the Visitors Center. In the mood for a great winter waterfall hike? Continue on the Erwins View Trail for another quarter mile to reach the next overlook, Chimney View. Though it’s chilly, the forest is vibrant and colorful: green moss covers rocks and downed trees, evergreen trees dot the deciduous forest, and leathery-leafed rhododendron thickets offer a wintertime dose of green. Most of the drive is a fast four-lane highway. During the route, an average car will release 43.60 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. Turn left and you'll soon see the Upper Falls trail on the left. From there, the river courses through the deep-cut gorge, flowing nearly 2,000 feet below the bordering mountain ridges. In the area with extra energy, time and daylight to burn? The winter months of January, February and March are the most serene of the year in Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Current time in both locations is 11:57 am. This video was filmed using 360º 5.6K resolution so you may need to adjust your youtube streaming quality to a higher setting for the best experience. © 2014 - 2020 Trailful Outdoor Co. // Made in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile. Check out our hotel recommendations: If you want to meet halfway between Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.640778 and -82.119888, or 35º 38' 26.8008" N, 82º 7' 11.5968" W. This location is 27.80 miles away from Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC and it would take approximately 33 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations. The Plunge Basin Trail departs from the visitor center, descending to the gorge floor for an up-close view of the falls across a deep, glassy basin. When you reach the village of Linville Falls, turn right onto NC Highway 183. The estimated cost of gas to go from Asheville to Linville Falls is $4.76. Driving distance and how to go from Asheville, North Carolina to Linville Falls, North Carolina. It’s one of our favorite winter hikes near Asheville – and it’s a great alternate route to the waterfalls, even when the Blue Ridge Parkway is open. Linville Falls Trail offers several options for the intrepid day-tripper. Read more about Duggers Creek Falls.
"/> Most of the drive is a fast four-lane highway. VISIT OUR SHOP ABOUT US OUR STORY CONTACT US. A quicker way will take about 1.5 hours (about 75 miles) by taking I-40 East to Marion, get off on US Hwy 221 exit in Marion and head north. Return to your vehicle on the same trail. and 55 miles (88.51 kilometers) by car, following the US-221 and NC 226 route. Linville Falls thunders through a towering cliff before pooling in a deep, wide basin below the waterfall and flowing downriver through the 12-mile gorge. Looking for some exceptional views? A second parking area is near the village of Linville Falls in Pisgah National Forest - a great option for winter hikes when the Parkway is closed (read more). Do you have where to stay when you arrive to Linville Falls, NC? The hike hangs a left near the crest of the hill, descending on a side trail to the Chimney View overlook.

The Parkway is closed much of the winter in sections between Asheville and Linville. The closest town to the halfway point is Old Fort, NC, situated 31 miles from Linville Falls, NC and 24 miles from Asheville, NC. Upper Falls is exactly that: it’s a scenic overlook above Linville Falls, but with a view of another set of smaller waterfalls up river.

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There’s an alternate access to these waterfall trails from a gravel lot that’s maintained by the USFS. The trail reaches the USFS winter access trail at 1.6 miles; from here, optionally hang a left to hike westbound to the trailhead parking area, completing the hike at just under 2 miles. See our Linville Falls Winter Hike Guide. Watch Video #1: Linville Falls at river, after heavy rain, Places to Stay: Linville Falls & Lake James. © 2014 - 2020 Trailful Outdoor Co. // Made in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Return to the main trail and turn left to continue to two more overlooks. There’s an elevation gain of about 120 feet. The Linville River carves deep into the Pisgah Forest northeast of Asheville, making a spectacular entrance into the gorge at the plunging cascades of its namesake falls.
The first is on the right with a view of the gorge downstream. Linville Falls Easy NC Waterfall Hike See the following video filmed by our friends at Namaste In Nature! Find two main trails, Erwins View Trail and Linville Gorge: Erwins View Trail, a moderate hike of 1.6 miles round-trip from the Visitors Center, offers four overlooks, each revealing a different aspect of the Linville Falls area. The trail arcs away from the river, ascending through an old-growth forest of broad-trunked pine and hemlock. A second parking area is near the village of Linville Falls in Pisgah National Forest - a great option for winter hikes when the Parkway is closed (read more). This trail is maintained thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers and donations from supporters of the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. We’ve loved hiking this route with our trail-loving Labrador Retrievers! Downriver, the river courses through a boulder-filled bed, carving in a wide meander through the deep-channeled mountain landscape. The hike reaches the Linville Gorge floor at 3 miles, catching a frosty winter view of the whitewater-filled Plunge Basin below the lower waterfall.

Free parking is available at the USFS trailhead, accessed from a gravel road off HWY 183 in Linville Falls, NC. So we head to the second entrance from the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area (Pisgah National Forest) near the village of Linville Falls. This trail is maintained thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers and donations from supporters of the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. Compare the weather today and the next four days in Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC: Planning on renting a car to go from Linville Falls, NC to Asheville, NC? The halfway point is Old Fort, NC. His mission? All rights reserved. You’ll likely pass the Linville Falls Campground, which is the closest place to stay nearby. Centrally located ½ a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway with nearby attractions like Linville Gorge, Grandfather Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad. The trail reaches a side trail to the Erwin’s View Overlook, following the trail to catch long-distance views of the lower falls and cross-gorge views of evergreen forest and snow-capped mountains. In warm-weather months, the Linville Falls Trail and Plunge Basin Trail are, without question, some of our favorite hikes off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville. It was the perfect day for a hike. The hike retraces back to the main trail once again, turning left to hike to Erwin’s View overlook. The hike departs the upper falls overlook, doubles back to the main trail, and turns left.

Linville Falls and Asheville are 1 hour 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

The hike reaches a spur trail at just under one mile, turning left to catch views of the waterfall from the Chimney View overlook. Only one of the trails is strenuous, and you can hike to all five viewpoints with a four-mile hike. The hike begins at a visitor center located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near MP 316 (view maps and driving directions). The estimated cost of gas to go from Linville Falls to Asheville is $4.78. This map shows our approximate route while exploring this trail, but does not replace an official trail map. Head to the gorge’s eastern rim to hike the Table Rock Trail. The hike descends through a blocky, cliff-lined terrain to the overlook’s wide, smooth rock expanses on the river’s banks. This map shows our approximate route while exploring this trail, but does not replace an official trail map. Eric Champlin is a creative director and photographer who loves to explore southeast. Watch for the side trail that forks to the right and descends to the stone overlook for a view down on the falls and pool. Also from this observation area, stand atop the narrow canyon where the water cascades to the lower falls. Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. The Erwins View Trail ends at Erwins View Overlook, less than a mile from the Visitors Center. In the mood for a great winter waterfall hike? Continue on the Erwins View Trail for another quarter mile to reach the next overlook, Chimney View. Though it’s chilly, the forest is vibrant and colorful: green moss covers rocks and downed trees, evergreen trees dot the deciduous forest, and leathery-leafed rhododendron thickets offer a wintertime dose of green. Most of the drive is a fast four-lane highway. During the route, an average car will release 43.60 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. Turn left and you'll soon see the Upper Falls trail on the left. From there, the river courses through the deep-cut gorge, flowing nearly 2,000 feet below the bordering mountain ridges. In the area with extra energy, time and daylight to burn? The winter months of January, February and March are the most serene of the year in Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Current time in both locations is 11:57 am. This video was filmed using 360º 5.6K resolution so you may need to adjust your youtube streaming quality to a higher setting for the best experience. © 2014 - 2020 Trailful Outdoor Co. // Made in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile. Check out our hotel recommendations: If you want to meet halfway between Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.640778 and -82.119888, or 35º 38' 26.8008" N, 82º 7' 11.5968" W. This location is 27.80 miles away from Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC and it would take approximately 33 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations. The Plunge Basin Trail departs from the visitor center, descending to the gorge floor for an up-close view of the falls across a deep, glassy basin. When you reach the village of Linville Falls, turn right onto NC Highway 183. The estimated cost of gas to go from Asheville to Linville Falls is $4.76. Driving distance and how to go from Asheville, North Carolina to Linville Falls, North Carolina. It’s one of our favorite winter hikes near Asheville – and it’s a great alternate route to the waterfalls, even when the Blue Ridge Parkway is open. Linville Falls Trail offers several options for the intrepid day-tripper. Read more about Duggers Creek Falls.
"> Most of the drive is a fast four-lane highway. VISIT OUR SHOP ABOUT US OUR STORY CONTACT US. A quicker way will take about 1.5 hours (about 75 miles) by taking I-40 East to Marion, get off on US Hwy 221 exit in Marion and head north. Return to your vehicle on the same trail. and 55 miles (88.51 kilometers) by car, following the US-221 and NC 226 route. Linville Falls thunders through a towering cliff before pooling in a deep, wide basin below the waterfall and flowing downriver through the 12-mile gorge. Looking for some exceptional views? A second parking area is near the village of Linville Falls in Pisgah National Forest - a great option for winter hikes when the Parkway is closed (read more). Do you have where to stay when you arrive to Linville Falls, NC? The hike hangs a left near the crest of the hill, descending on a side trail to the Chimney View overlook.

The Parkway is closed much of the winter in sections between Asheville and Linville. The closest town to the halfway point is Old Fort, NC, situated 31 miles from Linville Falls, NC and 24 miles from Asheville, NC. Upper Falls is exactly that: it’s a scenic overlook above Linville Falls, but with a view of another set of smaller waterfalls up river.

Enjoy a relaxing getaway featuring lodges & cottages suitable for families and large groups who want to enjoy the outdoors.

There’s an alternate access to these waterfall trails from a gravel lot that’s maintained by the USFS. The trail reaches the USFS winter access trail at 1.6 miles; from here, optionally hang a left to hike westbound to the trailhead parking area, completing the hike at just under 2 miles. See our Linville Falls Winter Hike Guide. Watch Video #1: Linville Falls at river, after heavy rain, Places to Stay: Linville Falls & Lake James. © 2014 - 2020 Trailful Outdoor Co. // Made in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Return to the main trail and turn left to continue to two more overlooks. There’s an elevation gain of about 120 feet. The Linville River carves deep into the Pisgah Forest northeast of Asheville, making a spectacular entrance into the gorge at the plunging cascades of its namesake falls.
The first is on the right with a view of the gorge downstream. Linville Falls Easy NC Waterfall Hike See the following video filmed by our friends at Namaste In Nature! Find two main trails, Erwins View Trail and Linville Gorge: Erwins View Trail, a moderate hike of 1.6 miles round-trip from the Visitors Center, offers four overlooks, each revealing a different aspect of the Linville Falls area. The trail arcs away from the river, ascending through an old-growth forest of broad-trunked pine and hemlock. A second parking area is near the village of Linville Falls in Pisgah National Forest - a great option for winter hikes when the Parkway is closed (read more). This trail is maintained thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers and donations from supporters of the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. We’ve loved hiking this route with our trail-loving Labrador Retrievers! Downriver, the river courses through a boulder-filled bed, carving in a wide meander through the deep-channeled mountain landscape. The hike reaches the Linville Gorge floor at 3 miles, catching a frosty winter view of the whitewater-filled Plunge Basin below the lower waterfall.

Free parking is available at the USFS trailhead, accessed from a gravel road off HWY 183 in Linville Falls, NC. So we head to the second entrance from the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area (Pisgah National Forest) near the village of Linville Falls. This trail is maintained thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers and donations from supporters of the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. Compare the weather today and the next four days in Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC: Planning on renting a car to go from Linville Falls, NC to Asheville, NC? The halfway point is Old Fort, NC. His mission? All rights reserved. You’ll likely pass the Linville Falls Campground, which is the closest place to stay nearby. Centrally located ½ a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway with nearby attractions like Linville Gorge, Grandfather Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad. The trail reaches a side trail to the Erwin’s View Overlook, following the trail to catch long-distance views of the lower falls and cross-gorge views of evergreen forest and snow-capped mountains. In warm-weather months, the Linville Falls Trail and Plunge Basin Trail are, without question, some of our favorite hikes off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville. It was the perfect day for a hike. The hike retraces back to the main trail once again, turning left to hike to Erwin’s View overlook. The hike departs the upper falls overlook, doubles back to the main trail, and turns left.

Linville Falls and Asheville are 1 hour 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

The hike reaches a spur trail at just under one mile, turning left to catch views of the waterfall from the Chimney View overlook. Only one of the trails is strenuous, and you can hike to all five viewpoints with a four-mile hike. The hike begins at a visitor center located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near MP 316 (view maps and driving directions). The estimated cost of gas to go from Linville Falls to Asheville is $4.78. This map shows our approximate route while exploring this trail, but does not replace an official trail map. Head to the gorge’s eastern rim to hike the Table Rock Trail. The hike descends through a blocky, cliff-lined terrain to the overlook’s wide, smooth rock expanses on the river’s banks. This map shows our approximate route while exploring this trail, but does not replace an official trail map. Eric Champlin is a creative director and photographer who loves to explore southeast. Watch for the side trail that forks to the right and descends to the stone overlook for a view down on the falls and pool. Also from this observation area, stand atop the narrow canyon where the water cascades to the lower falls. Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. The Erwins View Trail ends at Erwins View Overlook, less than a mile from the Visitors Center. In the mood for a great winter waterfall hike? Continue on the Erwins View Trail for another quarter mile to reach the next overlook, Chimney View. Though it’s chilly, the forest is vibrant and colorful: green moss covers rocks and downed trees, evergreen trees dot the deciduous forest, and leathery-leafed rhododendron thickets offer a wintertime dose of green. Most of the drive is a fast four-lane highway. During the route, an average car will release 43.60 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. Turn left and you'll soon see the Upper Falls trail on the left. From there, the river courses through the deep-cut gorge, flowing nearly 2,000 feet below the bordering mountain ridges. In the area with extra energy, time and daylight to burn? The winter months of January, February and March are the most serene of the year in Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Current time in both locations is 11:57 am. This video was filmed using 360º 5.6K resolution so you may need to adjust your youtube streaming quality to a higher setting for the best experience. © 2014 - 2020 Trailful Outdoor Co. // Made in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile. Check out our hotel recommendations: If you want to meet halfway between Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.640778 and -82.119888, or 35º 38' 26.8008" N, 82º 7' 11.5968" W. This location is 27.80 miles away from Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC and it would take approximately 33 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations. The Plunge Basin Trail departs from the visitor center, descending to the gorge floor for an up-close view of the falls across a deep, glassy basin. When you reach the village of Linville Falls, turn right onto NC Highway 183. The estimated cost of gas to go from Asheville to Linville Falls is $4.76. Driving distance and how to go from Asheville, North Carolina to Linville Falls, North Carolina. It’s one of our favorite winter hikes near Asheville – and it’s a great alternate route to the waterfalls, even when the Blue Ridge Parkway is open. Linville Falls Trail offers several options for the intrepid day-tripper. Read more about Duggers Creek Falls.
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The 0.5-mile hike along the wide and relatively flat gravel path is easy and only takes about 20 minutes. The winter access trail reaches the main Linville Falls Trail at .3 miles, hanging a left to hike southbound. Old Mitchell Trail & Mount Mitchell High Loop, Mount Mitchell Summit & Balsam Nature Trail, Best fall foliage hikes near Asheville and in the NC mountains, Linville Gorge hiking, camping & adventure guide, Blue Ridge Parkway hikes: our favorite summit views, Roan Mountain & the Roan Highlands on the Appalachian Trail, 2019 Fall color forecast for Asheville, NC, the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. The trail veers to the southeast, rolling elevation through a forest filled with rhododendron. Linville Falls is easily accessed via the Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 316). Origin and destination have to be different. The trail descends a set of steep wood stairs before switching back to the south, passing under a towering, steep-walled rock outcrop.

Find More: See our Top 12 Parkway Waterfalls. Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC are in the same time zone (EDT). The hike descends to the overlook, catching up-close views of the tumbling lower falls. Do you have where to stay when you arrive to Asheville, NC?

This waterfall-filled hike explores three towering overlooks, catches an up-close view of the upper waterfalls, and plunges to the gorge floor on the Plunge Basin Trail to explore the waterfall’s whitewater-filled basin. There are two "entrances" to this beloved waterfall. In addition to hiking, find a campground along the Parkway access road. He's the co-owner of Trailful Outdoor Co, a locally-owned hiking outfitter shop in Hiawassee in the Georgia mountains near the Appalachian Trail. Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC in this table: Distance from Linville Falls to Asheville, Between Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC. It is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Milepost 316.4, about 66 miles north of Asheville. Linville Falls can be even more beautiful in the winter - and more tranquil since the summer crowds are gone! Linville Gorge Trail is the more challenging trail. Enjoy our view from our winter visit to Linville Falls. Here there are some offers to rent a car in or near Linville Falls, NC: Compare rental car prices in Linville Falls ». There you'll have a ranger for questions in May through October, restrooms and the trail to the base of the falls on the river. Linville Falls is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Milepost 316.4, about 66 miles North of Asheville.
Most of the drive is a fast four-lane highway. VISIT OUR SHOP ABOUT US OUR STORY CONTACT US. A quicker way will take about 1.5 hours (about 75 miles) by taking I-40 East to Marion, get off on US Hwy 221 exit in Marion and head north. Return to your vehicle on the same trail. and 55 miles (88.51 kilometers) by car, following the US-221 and NC 226 route. Linville Falls thunders through a towering cliff before pooling in a deep, wide basin below the waterfall and flowing downriver through the 12-mile gorge. Looking for some exceptional views? A second parking area is near the village of Linville Falls in Pisgah National Forest - a great option for winter hikes when the Parkway is closed (read more). Do you have where to stay when you arrive to Linville Falls, NC? The hike hangs a left near the crest of the hill, descending on a side trail to the Chimney View overlook.

The Parkway is closed much of the winter in sections between Asheville and Linville. The closest town to the halfway point is Old Fort, NC, situated 31 miles from Linville Falls, NC and 24 miles from Asheville, NC. Upper Falls is exactly that: it’s a scenic overlook above Linville Falls, but with a view of another set of smaller waterfalls up river.

Enjoy a relaxing getaway featuring lodges & cottages suitable for families and large groups who want to enjoy the outdoors.

There’s an alternate access to these waterfall trails from a gravel lot that’s maintained by the USFS. The trail reaches the USFS winter access trail at 1.6 miles; from here, optionally hang a left to hike westbound to the trailhead parking area, completing the hike at just under 2 miles. See our Linville Falls Winter Hike Guide. Watch Video #1: Linville Falls at river, after heavy rain, Places to Stay: Linville Falls & Lake James. © 2014 - 2020 Trailful Outdoor Co. // Made in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Return to the main trail and turn left to continue to two more overlooks. There’s an elevation gain of about 120 feet. The Linville River carves deep into the Pisgah Forest northeast of Asheville, making a spectacular entrance into the gorge at the plunging cascades of its namesake falls.
The first is on the right with a view of the gorge downstream. Linville Falls Easy NC Waterfall Hike See the following video filmed by our friends at Namaste In Nature! Find two main trails, Erwins View Trail and Linville Gorge: Erwins View Trail, a moderate hike of 1.6 miles round-trip from the Visitors Center, offers four overlooks, each revealing a different aspect of the Linville Falls area. The trail arcs away from the river, ascending through an old-growth forest of broad-trunked pine and hemlock. A second parking area is near the village of Linville Falls in Pisgah National Forest - a great option for winter hikes when the Parkway is closed (read more). This trail is maintained thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers and donations from supporters of the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. We’ve loved hiking this route with our trail-loving Labrador Retrievers! Downriver, the river courses through a boulder-filled bed, carving in a wide meander through the deep-channeled mountain landscape. The hike reaches the Linville Gorge floor at 3 miles, catching a frosty winter view of the whitewater-filled Plunge Basin below the lower waterfall.

Free parking is available at the USFS trailhead, accessed from a gravel road off HWY 183 in Linville Falls, NC. So we head to the second entrance from the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area (Pisgah National Forest) near the village of Linville Falls. This trail is maintained thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers and donations from supporters of the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. Compare the weather today and the next four days in Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC: Planning on renting a car to go from Linville Falls, NC to Asheville, NC? The halfway point is Old Fort, NC. His mission? All rights reserved. You’ll likely pass the Linville Falls Campground, which is the closest place to stay nearby. Centrally located ½ a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway with nearby attractions like Linville Gorge, Grandfather Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad. The trail reaches a side trail to the Erwin’s View Overlook, following the trail to catch long-distance views of the lower falls and cross-gorge views of evergreen forest and snow-capped mountains. In warm-weather months, the Linville Falls Trail and Plunge Basin Trail are, without question, some of our favorite hikes off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville. It was the perfect day for a hike. The hike retraces back to the main trail once again, turning left to hike to Erwin’s View overlook. The hike departs the upper falls overlook, doubles back to the main trail, and turns left.

Linville Falls and Asheville are 1 hour 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

The hike reaches a spur trail at just under one mile, turning left to catch views of the waterfall from the Chimney View overlook. Only one of the trails is strenuous, and you can hike to all five viewpoints with a four-mile hike. The hike begins at a visitor center located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near MP 316 (view maps and driving directions). The estimated cost of gas to go from Linville Falls to Asheville is $4.78. This map shows our approximate route while exploring this trail, but does not replace an official trail map. Head to the gorge’s eastern rim to hike the Table Rock Trail. The hike descends through a blocky, cliff-lined terrain to the overlook’s wide, smooth rock expanses on the river’s banks. This map shows our approximate route while exploring this trail, but does not replace an official trail map. Eric Champlin is a creative director and photographer who loves to explore southeast. Watch for the side trail that forks to the right and descends to the stone overlook for a view down on the falls and pool. Also from this observation area, stand atop the narrow canyon where the water cascades to the lower falls. Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. The Erwins View Trail ends at Erwins View Overlook, less than a mile from the Visitors Center. In the mood for a great winter waterfall hike? Continue on the Erwins View Trail for another quarter mile to reach the next overlook, Chimney View. Though it’s chilly, the forest is vibrant and colorful: green moss covers rocks and downed trees, evergreen trees dot the deciduous forest, and leathery-leafed rhododendron thickets offer a wintertime dose of green. Most of the drive is a fast four-lane highway. During the route, an average car will release 43.60 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. Turn left and you'll soon see the Upper Falls trail on the left. From there, the river courses through the deep-cut gorge, flowing nearly 2,000 feet below the bordering mountain ridges. In the area with extra energy, time and daylight to burn? The winter months of January, February and March are the most serene of the year in Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Current time in both locations is 11:57 am. This video was filmed using 360º 5.6K resolution so you may need to adjust your youtube streaming quality to a higher setting for the best experience. © 2014 - 2020 Trailful Outdoor Co. // Made in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile. Check out our hotel recommendations: If you want to meet halfway between Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.640778 and -82.119888, or 35º 38' 26.8008" N, 82º 7' 11.5968" W. This location is 27.80 miles away from Linville Falls, NC and Asheville, NC and it would take approximately 33 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations. The Plunge Basin Trail departs from the visitor center, descending to the gorge floor for an up-close view of the falls across a deep, glassy basin. When you reach the village of Linville Falls, turn right onto NC Highway 183. The estimated cost of gas to go from Asheville to Linville Falls is $4.76. Driving distance and how to go from Asheville, North Carolina to Linville Falls, North Carolina. It’s one of our favorite winter hikes near Asheville – and it’s a great alternate route to the waterfalls, even when the Blue Ridge Parkway is open. Linville Falls Trail offers several options for the intrepid day-tripper. Read more about Duggers Creek Falls.

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