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Linville Gorge — Babel Tower

Linville Falls, NC · 35.928, -81.915

The Grand Canyon of the East. Steep descent to the Linville River through one of the few designated wilderness areas in the Southeast.

ModerateSoutheast3,360 ftMixed TerrainGorgeRiver crossingForestGeology

Linville Gorge — Babel Tower

⛅ Overcast

Good to Go
71°
Feels 71°FSummit · 3,360 ft
6:25 AM8:42 PM
CLEAR

Wind

8mph

Precip

3%

Humid

78%

Elev Δ

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12-Hour Temp Trend

69°80°

Hourly Forecast

2 AM

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70°

7mph

3 AM

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70°

8mph

4 AM

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69°

8mph

5 AM

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69°

7mph

6 AM

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69°

7mph

7 AM

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69°

6mph

8 AM

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72°

5mph

9 AM

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75°

3mph

10 AM

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77°

5mph

11 AM

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78°

5mph

12 PM

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79°

5mph

1 PM

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80°

6mph

Conditions at 3,360 ft

Trailhead elevation unknown — temperature shown is at the queried point. No lapse-rate adjustment applied.

◎L1
Synthetic wicking tee

Lightweight polyester or nylon blend that moves moisture fast

Summit Pack List

↟Sun hat↟Sunscreen SPF 50+↟Extra water (1L+)

Start Cold Tip

You'll be warm from the start. Focus on sun protection and hydration. If there's any breeze, enjoy it — it won't last at the summit.

Trail Guide

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Updated Jul 20, 1:47 AM UTC

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