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The best waterfalls in Linville

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in Linville. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

#1 · 27 m drop

Linville Falls

Linville · North Carolina · United States

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Of course, reaching this kind of scenery also requires a bit of hiking.

The Hawksbill hike is not the easiest, especially if you want to catch the sunset from the summit. In that case, you’ll need to hike back down in the dark, which comes with a real risk of getting lost.

Linville Falls offers several different trail options, each with varying difficulty levels. The trail down to the base of the waterfall is the most challenging.

Waterfall canyon
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Wet rocks, hidden currents and fast-changing weather catch out experienced hikers every year. Read our quick safety guide before you head out.

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