Linville Falls is the most popular waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains because of its accessibility to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a spectacular three-tiered waterfall plunging into Linville Gorge, the "Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians." Exit Blue Ridge Parkway spur at Milepost 316.3. The Falls Trail distance is 1.6 miles round trip and easy. The Gorge Trail distance is 1.4 miles round trip and strenuous. The Plunge Basin Trail is 1 mile round trip and moderate.
Linville Falls
NC 1238, Kistler Memorial Highway
Linville Falls, NC 28647
Latitude: 35° 57' 33.12" N
Longitude: -81° 56' 35.16" W
Business:(828) 652-2144
- Free Parking
- Hiking/Walking Trail
- Hours of Operation: Dawn until dusk
- Pet Friendly
- Season of Operation: dawn to dusk
- Tour Guide / Park Ranger Available
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Doris post: (Mon - Sep 20, 2010 12:11 PM)
Visited Linville Falls first time in August. I was well worth the drive. Can't wait to go back to see Fall colors.