Linville Falls

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Off Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 316.3–317 | 828-765-1045

North Carolina boasts some spectacular waterfalls and scenery. The reader’s choice this year is Linville Falls, a not-to-be-missed outdoor adventure that will leave you marveling at nature’s beauty and magnificence.

Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 316.4, the visitor center is a good starting point to learn about the trails and the various overlooks and to pick up maps. There are both moderate and strenuous hikes that lead to the three-tiered Linville Falls that are situated in a steep-walled gorge known as the “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians.” Put on your hiking shoes, pack a picnic and camera, and visit what many tout as the most spectacular waterfall in North Carolina! If you’re into camping, the area also has campsites.

“This was the first waterfall I saw on my first trip to the mountains over 65 years ago.”

—Cliff Phillips, Mount Olive, a member of Tri-County EMC, and former Mt. Mitchell State Park superintendent