Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Top Spots in and near Spruce Pine

Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Grassy Creek Falls

1.5 mi / 312 ft gain

Grassy Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall that lies on private property just north of Little Switzerland's downtown area. The trailhead is easy to find. From Little Switzerland simply go under the Blue Ridge Parkway and the driveway is immediately on the right. You will park at the top of the...
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Linville, North Carolina
Take in the View at the Chestoa View Overlook

5.0

0.1 mi

Chestoa View Overlook is an extremely short hike located down a pull-off at milepost 320 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Park your vehicle in a designated spot then intercept the trail to the left of the lot. The trail will slowly descend down into a stone overlook. The panoramic view showcases the be...
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Newland, North Carolina
Linville Falls Trail

4.1

0.98 mi / 177 ft gain

Linville falls is one of North Carolina's treasures and perhaps the most photographed water fall in the state. Bring the whole family out and explore the area surrounding the falls. There are about 4 total miles of trails meandering around and through the gorge and right up to the falls. There ar...
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Newland, North Carolina
Hike the Conley Cove Trail into Linville Gorge

5.0

2.6 mi / 1200 ft gain

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. Shor...
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Micaville, North Carolina
Crabtree Falls

4.9

2.83 mi / 525 ft gain

Starting from the old store parking area at MP 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, follow the trail through a meadow past the campground amphitheater. After crossing the paved road to the campground, the trail will come to a T-intersection. Take the trail to the right for the shortest way to the fal...
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Marion, North Carolina
Camp in the Linville Gorge via the Pinch In Trail

1.5 mi

We are pretty notorious for passing up a good campsite but we are learning our lessons. We got a late but interesting start on Pinch-In trail. We climbed down a steep 600+ feet after passing this ledge only to climb right back to it a third of a mile in. If we come up to an awesome spot, we somet...
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Marion, North Carolina
Hike the Rock Jock Trail

6 mi / 700 ft gain

One of the first things I noticed when researching this hike was the conflicting information regarding finding the trail head, length of the hike, and the hike's correct route. Hopefully, as of September 2017, this report will contain the most up-to-date information currently available. To find t...
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Marion, North Carolina
Tom's Creek Falls

5.0

0.7 mi / 148 ft gain

The hike to Tom's Creek Falls is a short but enjoyable hike right off the side of the road. The hike is on a wide and mostly flat gravel road that goes right up to the waterfall and a viewing platform that makes for a perfect place for pictures. This hike is a great hike for families and young ki...
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Morganton, North Carolina
Little Table Rock Trail

5.0

2.73 mi / 1148 ft gain

Little Table Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Morganton, North Carolina.
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Morganton, North Carolina
Camp at the Chimneys in the Linville Wilderness

5.0

1 mi / 138 ft gain

The Chimneys area is a lesser-known camping destination within the Linville Wilderness. The Chimneys are a series of rock formations that rise above Linville Gorge and provide unobstructed panoramic views of the gorge and surrounding mountains. These rocks sit adjacent to Table Rock which hosts w...
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Morganton, North Carolina
Hike to the Summit of Table Rock Mountain

4.6

2.2 mi / 572 ft gain

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...
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Morganton, North Carolina
Hawksbill Mountain Trail

4.9

1.87 mi / 633 ft gain

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 al...
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Morganton, North Carolina
Photograph Hawksbill Mountain at Sunrise or Sunset

5.0

1.5 mi / 860 ft gain

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 rocki...
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Burnsville, North Carolina
Camp at Snaggy Mountain

Snaggy Mountain is privately owned land that offers a beautiful camping spot located just outside of the Pigsah National Forest. It's completely secluded by an Apple Orchard and is a great home base for several hiking adventures in the area. The location on the map will get you to the parking spo...
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Linville, North Carolina
Shortoff Mountain Summit

4.8

4.64 mi / 1178 ft gain

Start your hike from the Shortoff Mountain Trail off of Wolf Pit Road at the base of Lake James. From the summit there is a small grassy area off a side trail that provided awesome cliff side views of the Gorge and Linville River! You can setup after making the hour and a half trek (maybe just in...
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Morganton, North Carolina
Camp on Shortoff Mountain in the Linville Gorge

5.0

The Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, also known as the Grand Canyon of the East, is one of the wildest, most rugged gorges in the eastern United States. It's also an outdoor paradise for hikers and backpackers. Camping here is always a treat and you are sure to enjoy your time spent in the gorge.D...
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