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 |
Minor Issues
Update
Muddy, Fallen Trees: Muddy with tons of downed trees after river crossing at mile 10.
11 days ago
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33
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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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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
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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 |
Unknown
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3
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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, Some Mud: Muddy in some places because we've had rain. Mostly dry, though.
12 days ago
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7
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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
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3
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31.2 mi
50.2 km
Table Rock Ultras 50k
Glen Alpine, NC
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31.2 mi 50.2 km | Glen Alpine, NC |
Unknown
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2
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6.0 mi
9.6 km
Steels Creek Trail
Linville, NC
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6.0 mi 9.6 km | Linville, NC |
Unknown
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2
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1.3 mi
2.1 km
Little Lost Cove Cliffs Trail
Linville, NC
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1.3 mi 2.1 km | Linville, NC |
All Clear
Update
Dry - If traveling from the TH next to North Harper Creek Falls, there are few hundred yards of heavy foliage. Wear long pants!
49 days ago
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2
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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
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