Linville Gorge Wilderness Area
Park
Why pick this one
Babel Tower Trail offers a strenuous 2.5-mile hike with roughly 1,300 feet of elevation change, Linville Gorge views, and Linville River access.
Best for
- Experienced hikers seeking a short but very strenuous hike
- Hikers wanting Linville Gorge and Linville River views
- Hikers comfortable with rocky terrain, roots, steep elevation changes, and a short class-three climb
- Visitors seeking a Babel Tower summit viewpoint
Look elsewhere if
- Hikers seeking an easy or low-elevation trail
- Visitors needing restroom facilities at the trailhead
- Vehicles unable to navigate a generally maintained unpaved access road
- Hikers uncomfortable with significant drop-offs at the tower
Specialties
- Babel Tower summit hike
- Linville Gorge scenic views
- Linville River access
What makes them different
- Just over 2.5 miles with approximately 1,300 feet of descent
- Views of Linville Gorge and Linville River from Babel Tower
- Rocky terrain includes a short class-three climb requiring use of hands
- Trailhead is accessible via generally maintained unpaved Old NC Highway 105
- Small roadside parking area accommodates approximately 8 or 9 cars
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- NC-105, Linville, NC 28646
- Phone
- +18286522144
- Website
- http://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/babel-tower
Services
- Strenuous hiking
- Scenic mountain views
- River access