Outdoors NearbyLinville Falls
Linville Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, about 8 miles from Spruce Pine. 8 more named falls lie within 20 miles.
| Location | Near Spruce Pine, North Carolina Directions |
|---|---|
| Trail parking | Linville Falls Visitor Center Parking, about 0.4 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Linville Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the parking |
| Website | visitnc.com |
| More | Wikipedia |
Location and details from OpenStreetMap. Swim only where it is allowed; pools below falls can hide currents.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Upper Linville Falls near Spruce Pine · 1 mi Directions
- Duggers Creek Falls near Spruce Pine · 1 mi Directions
- Brushy Ridge Falls near Spruce Pine · 1 mi · trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
- Mill Falls near Spruce Pine · 1 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- English Falls near Spruce Pine · 3 mi Directions
- Upper Creek Falls 98 ft · near Newland · 4 mi Directions
- Laurel Leap Falls near Spruce Pine · 4 mi Directions
- Cathedral Falls near Spruce Pine · 4 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Linville Falls?
In North Carolina, about 8 miles from Spruce Pine, at 35.9497, -81.9269. The directions link takes you to the nearest road; the last part may be a trail.
Where does the hike to Linville Falls start?
The closest trail parking on the map is Linville Falls Visitor Center Parking, about 0.4 miles from Linville Falls in a straight line. On foot it is farther, since trails rarely run straight.
What other waterfalls are near Linville Falls?
Upper Linville Falls (1 mi), Duggers Creek Falls (1 mi), Brushy Ridge Falls (1 mi) and Mill Falls (1 mi).