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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

☀️ Clear sky

Use Caution
37°
Feels 32°FSummit · 3,360 ft
7:38 AM6:46 PM
BELOW FREEZING

Wind

7mph

Precip

0%

Humid

31%

Elev Δ

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12-Hour Temp Trend

40°63°

Hourly Forecast

8 AM

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40°

8mph

9 AM

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44°

4mph

10 AM

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51°

3mph

11 AM

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55°

3mph

12 PM

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58°

0mph

1 PM

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60°

2mph

2 PM

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62°

3mph

3 PM

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63°

5mph

4 PM

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63°

6mph

5 PM

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61°

5mph

6 PM

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58°

4mph

7 PM

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53°

5mph

Conditions at 3,360 ft

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

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

Updated 7:57:41 AM · America/New_York

Updated Oct 19, 7:57 AM UTC

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