Linville Gorge Trail

NC, USA

13.4 miles (21.6 km) · 2,981 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Linville Gorge Trail is a 13.4 mile point-to-point route located in NC, USA. The route climbs 2,981 feet and descends 964 feet. The most significant ascent covers 4.7 miles and gains 1,150 feet. Vertical rate measures 150 feet of gain per mile. 72% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 68.78th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring NC.