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Linville Falls

📍 Linville Falls, NC🥾 1.6 mi round trip · moderate🎟 Free (no Blue Ridge Parkway entrance fee)

A 45-foot moderate 1.6-mile waterfall.

Getting there

moderate1.6 mi round trip45 ftNo swimming

Free (no Blue Ridge Parkway entrance fee)

Our take

Day-use access: Free (no Blue Ridge Parkway entrance fee). Trail: 1.6 miles round trip. Difficulty: Moderate.

Notable: 45 feet tall, swimming prohibited.

Some trail segments may remain closed for post-Helene repairs; check current access.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Appalachian waterfalls run fullest after winter and spring rain and snowmelt.

How long to budget

1-2 hours

Who it suits

Good for

  • a moderate day hike

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Linville Falls?

Free (no Blue Ridge Parkway entrance fee)

How do I get to Linville Falls?

Via a 1.6-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.

Is swimming allowed at Linville Falls?

No — the managing agency's page states swimming/wading is not permitted here, often for safety reasons (current, rockfall, or cold water).

Linville Falls in Blue Ridge Mountains

We track 14 waterfalls in Blue Ridge Mountains.

Other waterfalls near Linville Falls

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Quick facts

Height45 ft
Trail1.6 mi round trip
Difficultymoderate
Fee / permitFree (no Blue Ridge Parkway entrance fee)
Managing agencyNational Park Service — Blue Ridge Parkway
DogsNot published
SwimmingNot allowed
ADA accessNot published
CountyBurke County
RegionBlue Ridge Mountains
Official pageView source ↗

Source

nps.gov

NPS Blue Ridge Parkway official site (Linville Falls + trails pages), checked Aug 2026. Visitor center/campground closed for Helene repairs, but Erwins View Trail to the falls overlook is open.

Checked August 2026.