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Hawksbill Trail in Linville Gorge Wilderness

The Hawksbill Trail in Linville Gorge offers a rewarding hiking experience that begins with a gradual climb through a forested path lined with rhododendron and hardwood trees. As you ascend, the trail becomes steeper and rockier, with the final stretch requiring a bit of a scramble before reaching the summit. From the summit, two distinct vantage points provide breathtaking views of the Linville Gorge, including striking perspectives of Table Rock, Shortoff Mountain, and the distant Blue Ridge peaks, all framed by rugged cliffs and dramatic drop-offs. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Gorge #Overlook

  • Distance: 2.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 212 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,202 m
  • Elevation loss: 212 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,007 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 9 m
  • Moving speed: 1.9 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.9 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 31 m
  • Global speed: 1.4 mph

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  • Distance: 2.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 212 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,202 m
  • Elevation loss: 212 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,007 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 9 m
  • Moving speed: 1.9 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.9 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 31 m
  • Global speed: 1.4 mph

About this trail

Name: Hawksbill Trail in Linville Gorge Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: 6097, Roses Creek Road, Burke County, North Carolina, 28657, United States (35.91459 -81.87836)

End: Hawksbill Trail, Burke County, North Carolina, United States (35.91457 -81.87845)

Coordinates: 35.91233 -81.88649 35.91592 -81.87836

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Hawksbill Mountain Trail in Linville Gorge Wilderness

United States > North Carolina > Burke County

The Hawksbill Mountain Trail offers hikers an accessible but rewarding adventure in the heart of the Linville Gorge Wilderness. As you climb through rhododendron-filled forests, you’ll encounter rock outcroppings that reward you with breathtaking panoramic views of the gorge below, including vistas of Table…

Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 207 m • Maximum elevation: 1,202 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔥Emergency Fire Starters - Reliable ignition tools for survival situations in damp conditions
❄️Walking Crampons - Added traction for icy slopes and winter peak bagging
🖼️Topographic Map Art - Decorative 3D-effect posters of famous UK peaks and regions
🥤Hydration Bladders - Hands-free hydration systems for backpacks
🧊Personal Water Filters - Drink safely from mountain streams marked on your map

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