Linville Gorge Rim Trail
Linville Gorge
hard · 11.5 mi · +2500 ft · ~7h · 1h 5m from downtown
Features: gorge, rim views, backcountry
Linville Gorge Rim Trail is a hard 11.5-mile hike in Linville Gorge, about 1h 5m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 7h with 2,500 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Long and rugged trail along the rim of the Linville Gorge.
Trailhead
35.9345, -81.9145
Make a day of it
- 670 on Oak Tavern and Grille (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 8.4 mi from the trailhead
- City Drive-In (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 8.4 mi from the trailhead
- Fox and the Fig (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 8.4 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Linville Gorge Rim Trail take?
About 7h for the 11.5-mile hike, with 2,500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Linville Gorge Rim Trail?
It's rated hard: 11.5 miles with 2,500 ft of climbing.
How far is Linville Gorge Rim Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 5m by car from downtown Asheville, in Linville Gorge.
Similar trails
- Big Creek Trail to Walton Grounds: hard · 7 mi · +1400 ft · ~4h 30m · 30 min from downtown
- Stoney Fork Trail: hard · 4.8 mi · +1300 ft · ~3h · 40 min from downtown
- Green River Cove Trail: hard · 4.2 mi · +1000 ft · ~2h 30m · 45 min from downtown
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