버크 카운티‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪12‬개의 협곡

Magnificent view over the valley.

The Bynum Bluff Trail offers some of the best and most direct access into the gorge of Linville Gorge Wilderness. The trail actually leads down to the water's edge.

Wiseman's View is an official overlook that's less than a quarter mile from the parking lot, so it sees some crowds. You get pretty awesome views of Table Rock and Sitting Bear Mountain along with the river valley down below. Kistler Memorial Highway makes for great running if you want additional miles.

The Spence Ridge Trail is a rocky and rooty trail along the banks of a creek. The trail crosses the water a couple of times on some long bridges. Don't plan on setting any speed records on this trail.

At 3,940 feet, Table Rock Mountain is a rocky summit in the Linville Gorge Wilderness. It's one of the most visited peaks in the entire wilderness, but the other trails apart from the main summit trail offer a lot of solitude. There are various overlooks along this long-ridge peak.

The NC Wall, short for North Carolina Wall, is a large cliff face that runs along the eastern side of the Linville Gorge. The wall is a popular destination for rock climbers.

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).

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 find a small pond just off the main trail. There are great views of Table Rock Mountain to the north. This spot makes for a great picnic place before continuing your hike.