Linville Gorge- Very Difficult- 13 Mile Hike
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**Note: this is very challenging hike with big elevation gains- if you haven't hiked with me before, please make sure you download a map!!
This out and back hike from Wolf Pit Trailhead on the Shortoff Trail to the Chimneys and will be a rim hike with wonderful views down into the Gorge. We will have three climbs on this hike, one up to Short Off Mountain (summit is 3,000 feet above sea level) and the other climbing in and out of the Chimneys Gap. This difficult hike will be 13 miles with 4,100 feet of elevation gain.
Pack a lunch, sunscreen, and water. No restrooms at the trailhead.
Trailhead parking is limited so car pooling is recommended. Hiking poles recommended.
After the hike and only 15 minutes from the trailhead, we will go to the Fonta Flora Farm brewery (Whippoorwill Farm) for drinks and food. Address: 6751 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761. (Note: they also have a location in Morganton which we are NOT going!!