
Linville Gorge, North Carolina's Grand Canyon
"Grand
Canyon of the East." Steep walls of Gorge, as high as 3400
feet, enclose Linville River for 12 miles. Primitive
recreation includes strenuous hiking, back packing, rock
climbing, and fishing for native trout. Due to wild and
isolated topography, Gorge shelters stretches of virgin
forest, rare and endangered plant species, and an assortment
of wild game and non-game species. Located in Pisgah
National Forest, alongside Kistler Memorial Highway (NC
1238), near Linville Falls. 828-652-2144
The information cabin is located at the
north end of the Gorge ¼ mile from Hwy 183. It is a popular
site for information about the Linville Gorge, the Linville
Falls and Wiseman’s View Overlook. The cabin will be closing
for the season October 31, 2002.
Permits are required for camping only,
May 1- October 31 on weekends and holidays, for the Linville
Gorge Wilderness.
The group size can be no more than 10 people, and are
allowed 2 nights and 3 days stay.
It is by reservation on a first come, first serve
basis. You can
make reservations by calling the District office at
828-652-2144.
Brown Mountain Lights. The appearance
of lights of an unknown origin was first documented in the
early 1900's, but old-timers say they were seen long before
then. Extensive research has failed to fully explain the
phenomenon of the Brown Mountain Lights, visible on clear
nights from vantage points from Wiseman's View in the
Linville Gorge Wilderness Area. Call 828-433-6793.
Photo Credit: North Carolina Outdoors
Campgrounds or Cabins within 50 miles
Cottages within the area. |
Campgrounds |
Catawba Falls Campground Old Fort, 828-668-4831 Wi-Fi available |