Chasing Waterfalls in Linville, North Carolina

Linville Falls, in Linville, North Carolina, offers splashing views and panoramic vistas for a memorable mountain getaway

“Don’t go chasin’ waterfalls Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to.” The lyrics to the popular 1990s tune were playing in my mind the entire time I was doing exactly what the song admonishes not to do. However, chasing waterfalls is the ideal activity for getting outdoors, enjoying the scenery, and breathing in the fresh air. I traveled to Linville, North Carolina, for a mini-adventure. The delightful mountain town is just the place to plan a weekend getaway and escape from the city.

 

 

The Falls
The mountains of North Carolina offer visitors plenty of waterfalls for chasing. There are hundreds, if not, thousands in the region. Linville Falls is arguably the most popular in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Linville Falls is a short distance outside of the town of Linville and close to other western North Carolina attractions such as Boone, Blowing Rock, Burnsville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Grandfather Mountain.  And as the Linville Falls website states, “It is a spectacular three-tiered waterfall plunging into Linville Gorge, the “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians.”

Visiting Linville Falls, Linville, North Carolina

Begin at the beginning, where you’ll find parking and the Visitor’s Center at mile marker 316. This is also where you can gather information on the hiking trails. There are two hiking trails, Erwins View Trail, a moderate 1.6-mile round trip, or the Linville Gorge Trail, a more strenuous 1.4-mile round trip.

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