Linville Falls — Local services in Spruce Pine

Beautiful scenery, but a bit of a tourist trap. They also blocked off access at the lower viewing platform where you used to be able to get a closer view of the falls. Yet they left the previous structure/fence up so you can't even get a good picture of the falls without the old unused fencing in the way lol. The upper overlooks offer a great view of the people below; strange design. The gorge itself is still absolutely beautiful though. This would have been 5 stars if more effort was made to preserve the natural setting. Kind of a shame what so many of these areas have become. Trails are short & easy though, so...

Great place for families. We rented a small primitive cabin for 5 days and was very pleased. The hike to the waterfall isn't to bad either. It does have a bit of uphill and downhill but isn't too strenuous. The people tha worked here were very friendly as well, don't forget to buy something home made at the shop. I can say I wish the small cabin wasn't right off the side of the road that kinda took the adventurous feel away but hey it was worth the stay. Hope you at wayne your family has a wonderful time. Can't wait to hear...

I absolutely adore Linville falls. From the parking area, to the falls, farther down to the gorge, every inch of this place is beautiful. From spring, summer, to fall and even winter this place has so many different things to look at and explore. The trails vary from easy to moderate. They do that a short trail that just goes down to the falls and it's easy for every one. Everything is marked and they have a map in the parking areas. If you havent been here you must...