Near Erwins View Trail
Classic view of Linville Falls from Erwin's
Near Erwins View Trail
Upper Linville Falls
Near Erwins View Trail
Profile of Linville Falls from Plunge Basin

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Erwins View Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A quick hike to big views of Linville Falls.
1.2
mi
Distance
433
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyGeologically SignificantRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.16mi
Distance
433ft
Elevation Gain
247ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
3,373ft
High Point
3,155ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from the parking lot, you pass the visitor center and head along, above the Linville River on a gravel path. About a third of a mile in you can drop down to the upper falls. From here the trail become a dirt path and heads up and left. There are three well-constructed viewpoints with wide views of the gorge and the waterfalls.

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