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Mcdowell County

Linville River Access Point – Brushy Ridge Falls loop from Linville Falls

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United States
North Carolina
Mcdowell County

Linville River Access Point – Brushy Ridge Falls loop from Linville Falls

Moderate

4.8

(5466)

5,865

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Linville River Access Point – Brushy Ridge Falls loop from Linville Falls

02:26

5.96km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Linville Gorge Wilderness

Pisgah National Forest

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1.46 km

Linville River Access Point

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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. You …

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2.73 km

Brushy Ridge Falls

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Brushy Ridge Falls is a group of cascading rapids located on the Linville River. The trail approaching the falls is one of the lesser used trails in the area, hence …

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5.96 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.23 km

1.61 km

105 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

1.72 km

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Highest point (1,130 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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