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Linville Gorge Trail (Linville River Trail) route map
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North Carolina

Linville Gorge Trail (Linville River Trail)

Newland, North Carolina

28.6 mi

Distance

9,364 ft

Elev. Gain

13h

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Linville Gorge Trail, also known as the Linville River Trail, is a challenging 28.6-mile loop located near Newland in North Carolina's rugged Linville Gorge. This trail demands a high level of expertise due to its significant elevation gain of 9,364 feet and a maximum elevation of 1,211 meters. It traverses a dirt surface and offers a remote backcountry experience through a deep gorge, featuring steep climbs and descents along its path.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainrough terrainpossible river crossings

Elevation Profile

Min:392 ft
Max:1,211 ft
2,854 ft
2,854 ft
392 ft665 ft938 ft1,211 ft0.0 mi7.1 mi14.3 mi21.4 mi28.6 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

rugged terrainremote wildernessforest setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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