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  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Linville Gorge Wilderness Area
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“This is not necessarily a hiking trail for all. This is a trail to get to the Amphitheater area for Rock Climbing ”

Landon Crawford
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Miles

5.6

KM

73%

Runnable

3,565' 1,087 m

High

2,580' 786 m

Low

1,048' 320 m

Up

1,389' 424 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (8°)

76%

Max Grade (37°)
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There is no parking at table rock as of 2026. I am creating this as an access trail to get to amphitheater for rock climbing via the Spence Ridge Trail

Overview

This is not necessarily a hiking trail for all. This is a trail to get to the Amphitheater area for Rock Climbing. The typical approach is hiked from the Table Rock parking lot. Since the road is currently closed, the best access is via Spence Ridge Trail to Little Table Rock Trail and a portion of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 5 and splitting off to the Amphitheater

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This is not necessarily a hiking trail for all. This is a trail to get to the Amphitheater area for Rock Climbing. The typical approach is hiked from the Table Rock parking lot. Since the road is currently closed, the best access is via Spence Ridge Trail to Little Table Rock Trail and a portion of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 5 and splitting off to the Amphitheater

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Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District

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Landon Crawford
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in Linville Gorge Wilderness Area

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Watching a mixture of fog and clouds dissipate as the sun rises above Linville Gorge. Those rolling clouds get misty - bring a rain jacket!
Nov 20, 2015 near Spruce…, NC
The path behind Big Flat Rock Overlook that takes adventurous hikers up and over the campsite.
Dec 2, 2015 near Spruce…, NC
View from our campsite under the rock outcropping. Have to climb up a washout right before you get to table rock.
Apr 30, 2018 near Spruce…, NC
Big flat rock overlook. Taken from the top of the trail that leads to an incredible look out.
Oct 8, 2018 near Spruce…, NC
The clouds linger below the mountains in Linville Gorge on a crisp fall morning.
Nov 20, 2015 near Spruce…, NC
View from Table Rock summit.
Aug 29, 2017 near Spruce…, NC

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