DAY TRIPS FROM RALEIGH -  Linville Falls
Channel: Gigi Gilliam Realtor
Date: 2019-11-08

Linville Falls is an absolute must see waterfall. Plan on a full day here if you want to see the waterfall from all the different overlooks that are offered and to really enjoy the area to it's fullest. The 5 trails offered range from easy/moderate to moderate/difficult.Directions to the main parking area off of the BRP: Get on the Blue Ridge Parkway at your favorite spot and drive to the Linville Falls area between mile posts 317 and 316.There are 2 main trails to follow from the visitor center. The first one  goes to 3 different views - Upper Falls Overlook, Chimney View, and Erwins View. From the main parking lot, head towards the visitor center and walk between the visitor center and the bathrooms. Continue to the bridge and cross the Linville River. Once across the trail becomes dirt and follows the Linville River for 0.5 miles to the spur trail on the left for the Upper Falls Overlook.