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Hike to Little Hump Mountain
Newland, North Carolina
10.8 mi
/ 2437 ft gain
Just before reaching Yellow Gap, note a Forest Service Road to your left. This takes you to the "Barn", an old barn that has been converted into an Appalachian Trail shelter. Continue north on Overmountain Trail for another few hundred feet, and you will reach Yellow Gap and the junction with the AT.
You will note that the Overmountain Trail continues north into Tennessee. For this hike though,...
Flat Rock Trail
Linville, North Carolina
0.7 mi
/ 118 ft gain
Flat Rock Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Linville, North Carolina.
Hike the Flat Rock Trail (NC)
Linville, North Carolina
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 and easily traveled. Follow the yellow arrows to the overlook.
After a quarter-mile, you will encou...
Sugar Mountain Ski Area
Newland, North Carolina
3.12 mi
/ 1243 ft gain
Sugar Mountain Ski Area is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Linville, North Carolina
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.
Grandfather Mountain Trail
Linville, North Carolina
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.
Raven Rocks Loop
Linville, North Carolina
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.
Rough Ridge via the Tanawha Trail from Beacon Heights
Linville, North Carolina
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. As you leave Beacon Heights be sure to look up and see Grandfather Mountain smiling down on you - he'...
Beacon Heights Overlook
Newland, North Carolina
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 veer left to enjoy the perfect sunrise. You will know you're in the right spot when you see a lone...
Places to stay
Newland, North Carolina
Linville Falls Campground
Overview
Located in a dense pine canopy, within hiking distance of Linville Gorge and along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls...
Blue Ridge Parkway
Julian Price Campground
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Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, the Julian Price Campground is a top d...
Hampton, Tennessee
Dennis Cove Campground
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Dennis Cove Campground will close for the season on Monday, October 14, 2019. Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground a...
37692
Rock Creek Recreation Area
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Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the small creek that runs alongside this recreation site. The facilities, creek-fed co...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
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Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place for small to med...
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