Linville Gorge scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into AVL, drive to Linville Gorge

2 h 47 min drive69 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
AVL
Fahrt vom Flughafen
2 Std. 47 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
2–4 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
A high-clearance 4WD or AWD vehicle is strongly recommended for Kistler Memorial Highway and Table Rock Road. Check rental policies regarding travel on unpaved Forest Service roads.

Ihre Route

AVL

Asheville Regional Airport

Linville Gorge

About 2 h 47 min · 69 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Wilderness Permit System and Seasonal Road Access

Overnight permits are required for camping on weekends and holidays from May 1 through October 31 via the U.S. Forest Service. Day use currently does not require a permit, but parking at popular trailheads like Table Rock is strictly limited. Always verify road status for Kistler Memorial Highway and Table Rock Road, as these often close in winter.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

April – June, September – November

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Iconic Rim Peaks

    Table Rock Mountain → Hawksbill Mountain

  2. Tag 2 · Waterfall Power and Gorge Interior

    Linville Falls → Erwin's View Overlook

  3. Tag 3 · Western Rim Vistas

    Wiseman's View Overlook → Linville Caverns

Viator

Tours & experiences near Linville Gorge

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Linville Gorge. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Linville Gorge

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Linville Gorge?

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from AVL to Linville Gorge?

Roughly 2 h 47 min (about 69 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Linville Gorge?

Overnight permits are required for camping on weekends and holidays from May 1 through October 31 via the U.S. Forest Service. Day use currently does not require a permit, but parking at popular trailheads like Table Rock is strictly limited. Always verify road status for Kistler Memorial Highway and Table Rock Road, as these often close in winter.

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