Linville Falls

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Autumn Morning light on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Panorama of Linville Falls just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
The smaller falls at Linville Falls in North Carolina, USA. The hike is pretty easy and you get great views of the mountains and the falls. You are not allowed to swim in that refreshing looking pool unfortunately but the views are nice! There is a nice parking lot where you can leave your car and there is no fee to hike the trails (as far as I remember).
I took this picture over the summer at Linville falls. The first known inhabitants of the Linville Falls area were the Cherokee Indians. For me, this felt like walking back 200 years in the past and experience what the natives experienced. Everything is preserved so beautifully. You are not really very far from civilization but when you see this and experience it, it feels like you have gone back in time. Linville Falls is the most popular waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s beautiful as it frames the typical Appalachia scenery like mountains and waterfalls. The Falls Trail distance is around 1.5-ish miles’ round trip and easy. It captures the true essence of Appalachia. It is truly worth the visit! #appalachianechoes
Another FREE, pet-friendly must-see site along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the hike up to Linville Falls can seem a bit steep if you are not overly outdoorsy. With several look out areas as rest stops, you can have a breather. The views keep you motivated to reach the highest look out, however, as the scenery gets better and better. This area is not wheelchair accessible, unfortunately, but well worth the hike for anyone who is interested!

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Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!

Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!

Newland NC
The price is CA $204 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $204
CA $261 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Newland. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blue Ridge Country Club and Linville Falls Winery are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Had a great weekend!

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!
4 Seasons at Beech Mountain

4 Seasons at Beech Mountain

2.5 out of 5
608 Beech Mountain Pkwy Banner Elk NC
The price is CA $148 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $148
CA $167 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
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8/10 Very Good! (495 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

4 Seasons at Beech Mountain
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
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8.2/10 Very Good! (810 reviews)
Everything was great this was our 4th stay over 4 years and we can’t wait to come back again

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

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Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!

Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!

Newland NC
Stay at this cabin in Newland. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blue Ridge Country Club and Linville Falls Winery are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Had a great weekend!

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (810 reviews)
Everything was great this was our 4th stay over 4 years and we can’t wait to come back again

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

The Highlands at Sugar
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (275 reviews)
Very courteous staff. The place is very dated but it's a good value for being so close to Beech Mtn (10 mins) and Sugar Mtn (25 mins) ski resorts. Room was well equipped with a mini kitchen and everything necessary to cook (Stove, pots and pans, boiler, toaster, cutlery, plates, bowls...) Quiet despite ...

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