May 13, 2019 I’ve become enamored with the eastern rim of the gorge. For a great day hike with views, a little uphill and nice peaks; I highly recommend the Table Rock Gap Trail. To arrive at the trailhead, start on Hwy. 181, turn onto Table Rock Road, which will turn into a gravel and … More Linville Gorge Wilderness: Table Rock
February 24, 2018 “The result is that to the frontier the American intellect owes its striking characteristics. That coarseness and strength combined with acuteness and inquisitiveness; that practical, inventive turn of mind, quick to find expedients; that masterful grasp of material things, lacking in the artistic but powerful to effect great ends; that restless, nervous … More Linville Gorge Wilderness: Bynum Bluff Trail
December 30, 2017 Nestled off of Table Rock Road on the east side of the Gorge is an easy, short hike to a tremendous vista. The Hawksbill Mountain Trail is only .65 miles and it is very stable, wide, level path until it reaches Jonas Ridge Trail. At that juncture, you take a left and … More Linville Gorge Wilderness: Hawksbill Mountain
December 16-17, 2017 The theme for this year has been transition; new town, new car, new job, new house, new position, new everything. I’ve not spent as much time outside hiking as in previous years. I failed to camp as often, although I did complete the Pisgah 400 over the course of the fall. I … More Linville Gorge Wilderness: Sitting Bear Mountain
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