Near Table Rock Summit Trail
Linville Gorge Wilderness Area as seen from the peak of Table Rock Mountain.
Near Table Rock Summit Trail
From Table Rock
Near Table Rock Summit Trail
Enjoy views of Linville Gorge and the North Carolina High Country on the trail leading to the peak.
Near Table Rock Summit Trail
Almost to the top of Table Rock Ultras 50K
Near Table Rock Summit Trail
The awesome panoramic view from Tablerock Mountain.

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Table Rock Summit Trail

4.8 (14 Ratings)
This leads to one of the highest points (and best views) in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop.
0.7
mi
Distance
559
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Hunting and fishing are allowed, but permits are required. Camping is permitted in the gorge, but permits are required from May 1 through October 31.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.72mi
Distance
559ft
Elevation Gain
12ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
3,936ft
High Point
3,375ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short but steep trail leads from the Table Rock Mountain parking and picnic area to the lookout on Table Rock Mountain. At 3,680 feet, hikers will find a beautiful, panoramic view of North Carolina's expansive Linville Gorge Wilderness Area. This trail is considered part of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop.

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