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The Top 19 Gorges in North Carolina

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 19

to choose from in North Carolina. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in North Carolina.

Last updated: November 28, 2025

Shortoff Mountain

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Standing at 2,883 feet tall, Shortoff Mountain is one of the tallest peaks in the Linville Gorge Wilderness area. The summit is made of rocky outcrops, and you can even …

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Gully Creek Trail

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Of the two trails leaving from the Cumberland Knob Picnic Area, the Gully Creek Trail is definitely the more demanding trail. It follows along Gully Creek for half the trail …

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Chimney View of Linville Falls

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Great vantage point so you can see the waterfall from a sufficient distance

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Jacob Fork River Gorge Overlook

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The Jacob Fork River Gorge Overlook is a popular stop on the way to Chestnut Knob. As the name indicates, it offers a great view of the Jacob Fork and big parts of the South Mountains State Park.

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Pot Cove Gap

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The name "Pot Cove Gap" comes from the idea that old miners and rail workers that died on the job used to have their water/lunch pail hung from a rope …

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Cheoah River

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The Cheoah River flows through the rugged mountains of western North Carolina, carving a narrow gorge before joining the Little Tennessee River near Tapoco. Known for its steep gradient and …

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Linville River

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Snaking its way through the gorge is the Linville River. The river is mostly shallow, but has some deeper pools which are great places to stop and have a swim …

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Pulliam Creek Falls and Green River Rapids

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The Green River Narrows Spur Trail leads from the Pulliam Creek Trail past a couple smaller waterfalls to the rushing narrows of the Green River. Pulliam Creek Falls dumps right …

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Razor's Edge Rock

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Razor's Edge Rock offers some of the best views in all of the Linville Gorge Wilderness. The viewpoint can be reached by scrambling up some rocks at the end of …

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Pinch In Trail

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The Pinch In Trail is one of the gnarlier trails within the Linville Gorge Wilderness. It climbs from the river up to the ridge in just over a mile and …

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