Hawksbill Mountain Trail in Linville Gorge Wilderness
The Hawksbill Mountain Trail offers hikers an accessible but rewarding adventure in the heart of the Linville Gorge Wilderness. As you climb through rhododendron-filled forests, you’ll encounter rock outcroppings that reward you with breathtaking panoramic views of the gorge below, including vistas of Table Rock and Grandfather Mountain. This relatively short hike is a great option for those seeking the grandeur of the Linville Gorge without committing to longer, more strenuous routes. #Hike #Mountain #Forest #Overlook #Nature
- Distance: 3.4 Km
- Elevation gain: 207 m
- Maximum elevation: 1,202 m
- Elevation loss: 208 m
- Minimum elevation: 1,007 m
- Moving time: 51 m 35 s
- Moving speed: 4.0 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 8.6 Km/h
- Total time: 1 h 19 m
- Global speed: 2.6 Km/h
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About this GPS track
Name: Hawksbill Mountain Trail in Linville Gorge Wilderness GPS track, route, trail
Start: Roses Creek Road, Burke County, North Carolina, United States (35.91464 -81.87832)
End: Lettered Rock, Burke County, North Carolina, United States (35.91470 -81.87838)
Coordinates: 35.91268 -81.88624 35.91590 -81.87832