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The Best Hiking in Linville

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Top hiking spots in and near Linville

  • Linville, North Carolina

    Flat Rock Trail

    0.7 mi / 118 ft gain
    Flat Rock Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Linville, North Carolina.
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Hike the Flat Rock Trail (NC)

    0.6 mi
    Flat Rock Trail is located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 308. There is a pull-off from the Parkway with a sign designating the location. There are several picnic tables around the pull-off, but I would recommend taking your lunch up to Flat Rock. The wide, clear trail is practically flat...
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Yancey Ridge Trail

    13.88 mi / 3094 ft gain
    Yancey Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Collettsville, North Carolina.
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Rough Ridge via the Tanawha Trail from Beacon Heights

    5.0
    7.49 mi / 1280 ft gain
    If you're feeling frisky, set your alarm for the early am and park at the Beacon Heights Parking area about 30 minutes before dawn. Put on your head lamp and hike the short trip to Beacon Heights, bask in the glory of the warm morning sun, then head back down and connect with the Tanawha Trail. A...
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  • Newland, North Carolina

    Beacon Heights Overlook

    5.0
    0.71 mi / 105 ft gain
    Beacon Heights is the perfect hike when you're on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Linville and Grandfather Mountain, Milepost 305.2. The trail is a steady climb uphill for less than a half mile. The last section being fairly steep and rocky. Once at the top, there are several rock outcroppings, but...
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Mile High Swinging Bridge

    0.78 mi / 236 ft gain
    Mile High Swinging Bridge is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Linville, North Carolina.
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Grandfather Mountain Trail

    4.26 mi / 1165 ft gain
    Grandfather Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Linville, North Carolina.
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Raven Rocks Loop

    1.94 mi / 479 ft gain
    Raven Rocks Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Linville, North Carolina.
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Black Rock Nature Trail

    1.76 mi / 312 ft gain
    Black Rock Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Linville, North Carolina.
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Stack Rock to Wilson Creek via Tanawha Trail

    3.41 mi / 295 ft gain
    Stack Rock to Wilson Creek via Tanawha Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Linville, North Carolina.
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Linn Cove Viaduct Via Tanawha Trail

    0.82 mi / 95 ft gain
    Linn Cove Viaduct Via Tanawha Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Linville, North Carolina.
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  • Newland, North Carolina

    Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail

    3.33 mi / 705 ft gain
    Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Newland, North Carolina.
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  • Seven Devils, North Carolina

    Calloway Peak via Profile Trail

    7.11 mi / 2493 ft gain
    Calloway Peak via Profile Trail is an out-and-back trail with waterfall views located near Banner Elk, North Carolina in Grandfather Mountain State Park.
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  • Newland, North Carolina

    North Harper Creek Trail

    8.85 mi / 1529 ft gain
    North Harper Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Collettsville, North Carolina.
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Timber Ridge Loop Trail

    5.6 mi / 1220 ft gain
    Timber Ridge Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Collettsville, North Carolina.
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  • Linville, North Carolina

    Hunt Fish Falls via Gragg Prong

    5.61 mi / 771 ft gain
    Hunt Fish Falls via Gragg Prong is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Newland, North Carolina.
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