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 zigzags up the mountain next to cliffs and big drop-offs. Most (if not all) of this trail will be more of a hike than a run (both directions).

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Linville Gorge Trail & Pinch In Trail loop

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Tackle the Linville Gorge Trail & Pinch In Trail loop, a difficult 7.9-mile route with 1940 feet of gain through rugged wilderness.

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Distance 461 m

Downhill 130 m

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Location: Burke County, North Carolina, United States

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