Babel Tower Trail
Linville Gorge
hard · 1.6 mi · +600 ft · ~1h · 1h 5m from downtown
Features: gorge, cliff views, scramble
Babel Tower Trail is a hard 1.6-mile hike in Linville Gorge, about 1h 5m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h with 600 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Steep scramble to dramatic views into Linville Gorge.
Trailhead
35.9212, -81.9023
Make a day of it
- Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 8.7 mi from the trailhead
- 670 on Oak Tavern and Grille (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 8.9 mi from the trailhead
- City Drive-In (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 9.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Babel Tower Trail take?
About 1h for the 1.6-mile hike, with 600 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Babel Tower Trail?
It's rated hard: 1.6 miles with 600 ft of climbing.
How far is Babel Tower Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 5m by car from downtown Asheville, in Linville Gorge.
Similar trails
- Lover's Leap Trail: moderate · 1.8 mi · +450 ft · ~1h · 50 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Green River Cove Trail: hard · 4.2 mi · +1000 ft · ~2h 30m · 45 min from downtown
- Linville Gorge Rim Trail: hard · 11.5 mi · +2500 ft · ~7h · 1h 5m from downtown
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