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{{Park | |||
|Park Type=Wilderness Area | |||
|Park Website=http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recreation/recarea/?recid=48974 | |||
|Entrance Fee Type=None | |||
|Activities=Hiking | |||
|Features=Waterfalls, Vistas, Rivers | |||
|Lodging Types=Cabins, Campground, Backpacking | |||
|City=Linville | |||
|Area=11,786 acres | |||
|Operated By=United States Forest Service | |||
|Main Location=35.95591, -81.9335 | |||
}} | |||
{{Park trail map}} | |||
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== Park Overview == | |||
Large Linville Falls and scenic gorge. | |||
Large Linville Falls and scenic gorge | |||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
From Mountain City, TN: | From Mountain City, TN: | ||
#Turn right onto US 19E and US towards Hampton, TN. | #Turn right onto US 19E and US towards Hampton, TN. | ||
Line 52: | Line 26: | ||
#Turn right onto NC 1238 at Wilderness Sign. | #Turn right onto NC 1238 at Wilderness Sign. | ||
== | == Park Trails == | ||
The table below lists {{Park trail count}} trails covering {{Park trail miles}}. There are more trails within the park not yet documented on this wiki. | |||
{{Park trail table|Park={{PAGENAME}}}} | |||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
The park is open year-round. Bandy Creek Visitor Center is open daily from 8AM to 4PM. | |||
== Park Gallery == | |||
== | {{Park trail gallery|Park={{PAGENAME}}}} | ||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Waterfall | |||
|Marker Title=viewing area for lower Linville Falls | |||
= | |Marker Location=35.9492,-81.92537 | ||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Waterfall | |||
= | |Marker Title=viewing area for upper Linville Falls | ||
|Marker Location=35.94993,-81.92712 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Parking | |||
35. | |Marker Title=Linville Falls parking lot | ||
|Marker Location=35.955914,-81.9335 | |||
}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:12, 23 July 2020
Linville Gorge Wilderness Area | |
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Park Type | Wilderness Area |
Located | Linville, North Carolina |
External Links | Official Website |
Entrance Fee | None |
ActivitiesThings to do at the park | ![]() |
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park | |
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Park Trails |
2 Trails / Total of 1.32 miles2.124 km <br /> |
Lodging Types | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Park Area | 11,786 acres47.696 km² <br /> |
Operated By | United States Forest Service |
Main Location | 35° 57' 21.28" N, 81° 56' 0.60" W Map |
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Park Overview[edit]
Large Linville Falls and scenic gorge.
How to get there[edit]
From Mountain City, TN:
- Turn right onto US 19E and US towards Hampton, TN.
- Continue straight on U. S. 19E about 20 miles.
- First NC 194 joins US 19E coming in from the left. In a short distance, U. S. 19E turns right and NC 194 continues straight. Go straight on NC 194 through Newland, N. C. and continue to its junction with US 221 (about 11 miles).
- Turn right onto US 221 South for about 7 miles to Linville Falls, NC.
- In Linville Falls, NC turn left onto NC 183 and proceed about 0.7 miles
- Turn right onto NC 1238 at Wilderness Sign.
Park Trails[edit]
The table below lists 2 trails covering 1.32 miles. There are more trails within the park not yet documented on this wiki.
Park Trails | Distance | Difficulty | Marking | Usage | Highlight |
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Hawksbill Mountain | 0.94 mi | Medium | Unknown | Steep trail to top of spectacular cliffs overlooking Linville Gorge | |
Table Rock Summit Trail | 0.38 mi | Medium | Unknown | Steep trail to top of spectacular cliffs overlooking Linville Gorge |
Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]
The park is open year-round. Bandy Creek Visitor Center is open daily from 8AM to 4PM.
Park Gallery[edit]