BJett
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The Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina is so diverse.
The 11,000+ acre Linville Gorge has it all...waterfalls, cascading free flowing river, towering walls, amazing mountain top camps and views...and for the more adventurous there's world class rock climbing and class 5 kayaking to go along with the epically steep trails the area is know for.
After talking to a couple hiking out I decided to change up my original 22 mile classic loop trip and take a more direct route into the gorge, basically chopping the Wilderness in half and exploring the southern portion. I camped both nights on the eastern rim, the last night being the highlight on top of 2,800' Shortoff Mountain.
This place is an ass kicker. Switchbacks are rare, straight up and down is the norm. 17 mile 3 day backpack trip...
Not a bad tent view from the top of Shortoff Mountain. Tablerock in the distance.

Sunrise from camp on Shortoff Mountain

Mountain Laurel




Mountains to Sea Trail river crossing



The 11,000+ acre Linville Gorge has it all...waterfalls, cascading free flowing river, towering walls, amazing mountain top camps and views...and for the more adventurous there's world class rock climbing and class 5 kayaking to go along with the epically steep trails the area is know for.
After talking to a couple hiking out I decided to change up my original 22 mile classic loop trip and take a more direct route into the gorge, basically chopping the Wilderness in half and exploring the southern portion. I camped both nights on the eastern rim, the last night being the highlight on top of 2,800' Shortoff Mountain.
This place is an ass kicker. Switchbacks are rare, straight up and down is the norm. 17 mile 3 day backpack trip...
Not a bad tent view from the top of Shortoff Mountain. Tablerock in the distance.

Sunrise from camp on Shortoff Mountain

Mountain Laurel




Mountains to Sea Trail river crossing


