Hawksbill Trail NC – Linville Gorge Overlook

Trail Overview

Hawksbill Trail climbs to a rocky overlook above Linville Gorge Wilderness. It covers roughly 2 mi round trip (non-official estimate, sources range 1.4–2.2 mi), featuring a rocky summit overlook above Linville Gorge.

Where It Is

Trailhead off Kistler Memorial Highway (FSR 210), west rim of Linville Gorge Wilderness, Pisgah National Forest, Burke/McDowell County, near Linville Falls, NC.

Good to Know

The U.S. Forest Service confirms this trail exists but does not publish an official distance — non-official sources disagree on the exact figure (1.4 to 2.2 miles round trip); treat any specific number as approximate. Always check current trail, parking, and access conditions with the managing agency before you go — conditions can change with weather and season. Source: U.S. Forest Service (fs.usda.gov) for existence/access; distance is non-official.

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