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Linville Gorge

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About Linville Gorge:

Great climbing all types. You'll find Sitting Bear, Table Rock, Hawksbill, The Amplitheatre, the NC Wall, Shortoff, and Wiseman's view all within the Gorge. All cliffs are owned by the US Forest Service, so follow all their rules.
Nearest town or city: Morganton
Directions: 21 miles north of Morganton, 3 miles north of the intersection b/n Hwy 181 & 183 - is the dirt access road. If your going into the Gorge, be sure to pick up Kelley's Guide for specific directions to all areas.
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Camping: Free
When to Climb: Autumn Spring Summer
Quantity of Climbs: Year
Books: The Climbers Guide to North Carolina, Thomas Kelley
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Forum Discussions (8)

  Subject Author Replies Last Post
With Replies Linville Gorge Question Torag7 9 Dec 04, 11:12 AM
With Replies Linville Gorge Camping truello 8 Jan 26, 12:20 PM
With Replies Beta summiteer 1 Jan 07, 2:33 PM
With Replies Linville Gorge Beta summiteer 3 Aug 02, 2:32 PM
No Replies Re: Anyone else have no life? boondock_saint 0 Dec 18, 8:46 PM
With Replies Labor Day at Linville/Table jaybee 1 Aug 30, 1:40 PM
With Replies NC gathering? stewbabby 9 Jun 19, 7:18 AM
With Replies Linville 27th-30th stewbabby 4 Jul 02, 1:26 PM

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