Shortoff Mountain Trail
Linville Gorge
hard · 5 mi · +1200 ft · ~3h 15m · 1h 10m from downtown
Features: cliff views, Linville Gorge, strenuous
Shortoff Mountain Trail is a hard 5-mile hike in Linville Gorge, about 1h 10m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h 15m with 1,200 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Strenuous hike to dramatic cliff-edge views of the gorge.
Trailhead
35.8734, -81.8623
Make a day of it
- Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm (Breweries, ★ 4.8) — 8.2 mi from the trailhead
- Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 10.2 mi from the trailhead
- Skyline Village Inn (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 10.7 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Shortoff Mountain Trail take?
About 3h 15m for the 5-mile hike, with 1,200 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Shortoff Mountain Trail?
It's rated hard: 5 miles with 1,200 ft of climbing.
How far is Shortoff Mountain Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 10m by car from downtown Asheville, in Linville Gorge.
Similar trails
- Hard Times Loop via Mountains-to-Sea: hard · 6.2 mi · +1300 ft · ~3h 45m · 10 min from downtown
- Young's Ridge Trail: hard · 4.4 mi · +1100 ft · ~2h 45m · 15 min from downtown
- Ingles Field Gap Trail: hard · 5.6 mi · +1200 ft · ~3h 15m · 18 min from downtown
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