Return to the Gorge (Linville)

We're going back. Join us for a return to Linville Gorge.  We will be hiking the challenging "Is That All Ya Got Loop" which gives a good sampling of the Southern end of Linville Gorge. We will be using a mix of official trails and unofficial trails along the way. The trails are not always the clearest to follow and may be overgrown in places depending on if there has been any recent trail maintenance. We do have all the tracks on a gps which we can use if needed.

We will be going along the east rim where the highlights will be Table Rock, the Chimneys, and Shortoff mountain. Additionally we will be making our way back through the gorge by the river. Please make sure that you are comfortable with long days carrying a backpack if you sign up for this. The trip is roughly 23 miles. As you might expect with it being a gorge, there are some fairly flat sections but any uphill that exists tends to be long and steep.

*Please note that due to the bridge being out we will have to cross the river at either end without the help of a bridge. I have been able to rock hop across on the north end before but you should be prepared to get wet during both crossings of the river.

*Due to this event being so far away the plan is for the carpool to leave Friday morning at 7AM. This will allow for an early afternoon start on the trail.  The plan is to drive to the Table Rock Parking Lot on Friday and hike in up to 4-6 miles. There are quite a few sites within a couple hundred yards of the parking area and pit toilets. There is not any water near the parking lot so you should plan on bringing a little extra for the first day.

The trip leaders reserve the right to remove anyone from the list they feel can not comfortably complete this trip or manage a challenging river crossing.

The trip leaders reserve the right to remove anyone from this event that they have no experience hiking or backpacking with.

The above comments are to ensure the overall safety of the group.

Google map directions

The last few miles are on a dirt road but I have taken it in a Honda Accord multiple times with no problem.

We have the Car pool departure listed as Friday 6:00am.