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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

Good to Go
72°
Feels 72°FSummit · 3,360 ft
6:25 AM8:42 PM
CLEAR

Wind

4mph

Precip

21%

Humid

71%

Elev Δ

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12-Hour Temp Trend

72°82°

Hourly Forecast

1 PM

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82°

8mph

2 PM

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81°

8mph

3 PM

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82°

7mph

4 PM

⛅

82°

9mph

5 PM

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80°

8mph

6 PM

⛅

80°

9mph

7 PM

⛅

78°

11mph

8 PM

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75°

12mph

9 PM

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74°

12mph

10 PM

⛅

73°

11mph

11 PM

⛅

72°

13mph

12 AM

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72°

13mph

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 18, 12:09 PM UTC

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