The road closures and Parkway closures DO AFFECT Linville Falls! Last I checked, the visitor center is closed indefinitely as well as the trail to both lower and upper Linville Falls. Linville cannot be reached via Blue Ridge Parkway north, and last I checked, just getting to Linville was a detour upon detour.

We tried to get out there about a week or so after the big floods and both hurricanes that hit, however the amount of detours we took was unbelievable. It was great fun, although very depressing seeing the amount of damage that some had sustained. A bridge was washed out, leaving a 30 second ride detour to about a half hour. Please check with the Blue Ridge Parkway information line before heading to Linville Falls.

Hiking Trails: Linville Gorge Trail (View of Lower Falls) Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 316.4

Hiking Trails > Blue Ridge Parkway > North Carolina > Linville Gorge Trail Trail

Photo of upper Linville Falls
View of Upper Falls of Linville Falls (click for more Linville Falls pictures)

Length of Trail:

0.5 miles

Rating of Difficulty:

Strenuous: trail to Wiseman's View is steep going up, but well worth the view

Description:

For those who have never been to Linville Falls, you're in for a treat. Perhaps one of the most dynamic and spectacular waterfalls in the eastern United States. There is a campground located before you reach the visitor center. Restrooms are located at the visitor center before the trail to the falls begins.

Scenery:

Linville Falls is an absolute must see on the Parkway. The scenery of the upper and lower falls is breathtaking.

Directions to Trailhead:

From Linville, North Carolina: Go north on the Blue Ridge Parkway about a mile or so. Turn into the Linville Falls parking area on the right. Go all the way to the end, there is a visitors center, and the beginning of the trail.