The Pinch In Trail is a 1.5 mile long hiking path connecting the Linville Gorge Trail to Kistler Memorial Highway. This trail can very steep and narrow in some sections and at times you will be walking next to sheer cliff drops.

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Pinch In and Linville Gorge Trail Loop

11.3km

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Hike the challenging 7.0-mile Pinch In and Linville Gorge Trail Loop, gaining 1948 feet, for rugged wilderness views in North Carolina.

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Pinch In Trail – Daffodil Flats loop from Dogback Mountain

8.84km

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560m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Distance 610 m

Downhill 170 m

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Saturday 4 April

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Location: Burke County, North Carolina, United States

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Pinch In Trail

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Pinch In and Linville Gorge Trail Loop

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