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Linville River

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Blue Dot Trail

4.0 (8 Ratings)
An excellent hiking trail that can give you access to the lower end of Shortoff Mountain and the Linville Gorge.
2.2
mi
Distance
542
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.19mi
Distance
542ft
Elevation Gain
313ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,500ft
High Point
1,231ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Blue Dot Trail is a higher water route for the MST's Linville River crossing. It is a great hiking trail and makes for a great out and back on its own, or it is a great option to avoid the long, tough gravel drive up Wolf Pit Rd to the Wolf Pit Trail if trying to do a hike to Shortoff Mountain View and back.

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