After running to the top of Shortoff Mountain, you'll be greeted with a huge view looking up the depths of the entire Linville Gorge. From the top of Shortoff, you can see the Linville River carving its way through the gorge with the peaks of Hawksbill and Table Rock towering above. On a clear day, the views are breathtaking, and a run in the fall will reward you with outstanding colors in Linville Gorge.
Half-Day Run: The viewpoint is located two miles from the trailhead at Wolfpit Road.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
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21.9 mi
35.2 km
Linville Gorge Wilderness Loop
Glen Alpine, NC
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21.9 mi 35.2 km | Glen Alpine, NC |
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38
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7.7 mi
12.4 km
Shortoff Mountain Trail
Glen Alpine, NC
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7.7 mi 12.4 km | Glen Alpine, NC |
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10
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1.0 mi
1.6 km
Hawksbill Mountain Trail
Spruce Pine, NC
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1.0 mi 1.6 km | Spruce Pine, NC |
All Clear
Update
Table Rock/Forest Road was clear from 181 and trail up to the Hawksbill summit was in great condition
24 days ago
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8
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6.9 mi
11.0 km
Fonta Flora Trail Loop
Glen Alpine, NC
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6.9 mi 11.0 km | Glen Alpine, NC |
All Clear
Update
Mostly Dry - Trails in great shape and only a few fallen trees to hurdle or duck under. Creek was low and easily crossable
31 days ago
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8
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32.6 mi
52.4 km
Fonta Flora 50k
Glen Alpine, NC
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32.6 mi 52.4 km | Glen Alpine, NC |
Unknown
Update
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3
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14.0 mi
22.5 km
Linville Gorge Trail
Glen Alpine, NC
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14.0 mi 22.5 km | Glen Alpine, NC |
Minor Issues
Update
The recent storms that can through the area earlier this year created major storm surge within the gorge
76 days ago
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3
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2.5 mi
4.0 km
Conley Cove
Spruce Pine, NC
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2.5 mi 4.0 km | Spruce Pine, NC |
Unknown
Update
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3
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0.7 mi
1.1 km
Table Rock Summit Trail
Spruce Pine, NC
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0.7 mi 1.1 km | Spruce Pine, NC |
All Clear
Update
77 days ago
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7
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2.3 mi
3.7 km
Holly Springs Trail #273
Glen Alpine, NC
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2.3 mi 3.7 km | Glen Alpine, NC |
Unknown
Update
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2
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1.7 mi
2.8 km
Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail
Linville, NC
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1.7 mi 2.8 km | Linville, NC |
Unknown
Update
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1
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