Point of Interest
Linville Falls is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Trails lead to views of both the upper and lower falls. Forests offer virgin hemlock mixed with other familiar trees such as white pine, oaks, hickory, and birch. A colorful and varied display of wildflowers decorates the trails in the spring. Red and golden leaves in fall beautifully contrast with the soothing green of hemlocks.
Length: 1.2 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry, Nature Trail
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Agency: National Park Service
Entry Fee: -
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Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: At Linville Falls on Blue Ridge Parkway at milepos
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State: NC
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Driving Directions:
The falls are located at Mile Post 316.3 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, north of where US 221 crosses the Parkway and south of where NC 181 crosses the Parkway.
Access to the Falls can also be obtained from the Kistler Memorial Highway, 105. At the Linville Falls Community, take NC 183 for 1/2 a mile. Turn right on NC 105. Go 1/10 of a mile to the parking lot on the left. The Linville Falls trail is .5 miles long and connects to the Park Service trail system.
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Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Rock, smooth
Year Designated: 1981
