Devils Hole, Linville Gorge, Spence Ridge Trail

Hidden far above the beautiful Linville Gorge stands Hawksbill Mountain, among many other fantastic hikes. The roughly 1.7 mile hike from the dusty gravel parking lot is steep but worth every step. It took me about an hour to conquer with a few water bottle-guzzling stops. At the top, you are almost immediately hit with the gorgeous views. You have two options for a view: looking left toward A...

The trail to the summit of Hawksbill begins on an unpaved road for the Pigsah National Forest. In about a half a mile the trail turns left just before reaching the Jonas Ridge Trail. This turn is an clearly marked turn with a sign for "Hawksbill Summit". The trail then becomes steeper and rockier for another 1/4 of a mile, then you will arrive at the ridge where the trail splits. Either way ...

Follow the gravel old 105 to the parking lot at the Rock Jock Trailhead. Follow this trail a short distance until it splits to the left for Conley Cove. The Conley Cove trail descends over 1,200 ft. into the Linville Gorge, providing a glimpse into the dense and wild Pisgah National Forest. Shortly into your hike you'll pass by a small cave and cross over a shallow stream. As you wind down dee...

The Babel Tower Trail near Morganton, North Carolina, offers hikers a challenging yet rewarding experience within the Linville Gorge Wilderness. This approximately 1.5-mile trail descends about 900 feet, leading adventurers to the iconic Babel Tower—a towering rock formation that provides panoramic views of the gorge and the Linville River below. Hours of Operation: The Babel Tower Trai...

Little Table Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Morganton, North Carolina.

Off of Highway 181, the trailhead is very clearly marked with a large parking lot. Although the trail is fairly short, make sure you have your footing, because the trail does switch back and forth in addition to gaining elevation -- it's pretty steep in some places! It's all worth it when you get to the 3,930' peak. The top is roomy, so find a spot, get comfortable, and day dream within these l...