NC Waterfalls: Linville Falls

If you are looking for somewhere to visit this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, why not consider visiting some of the beautiful waterfalls that can be found in our beautiful state of North Carolina. Most of these waterfalls are a good day trip if you live in Western NC or are visiting NC this weekend. Some have easy trials to the falls and some of the others can be somewhat difficult. I will try to let you know what to expect on each one and if it is an easy hike to make with kids. 

The first one I am going to tell you about is Linville Falls which can be found off the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is two parts to the Linville Falls Recreational Area; a picnic area and then the Visitors Center where the hiking trials start. Both places are worth a visit. 

Linville Falls Picnic Area can be found a mile post 316.5. It is a nice area with plenty of picnic tables, a lot of them right by the Linville River. There are two loops to the area with its own restrooms. There is also a covered pavilion with tables underneath. There are places to get into the river if you have kids that like to play in the water. 

A peaceful setting at the Picnic Area

The Linville Falls Visitor's Center and Campground are further down the Parkway on the opposite side of the road. It is about a mile to the Visitor Center's Center and you will pass by the Campground first. There are restrooms at the Visitor's Center. All of the trials start at the Center, too. We have hiked most of the trials. There are some tricky spots to it, but we have hiked it with our DD when she was younger and with Miss Oakley. When we went this time, we went on a trial we haven't been on before. We took the trial to the Plunge Basin which is about a mile around trip and offers a different breathtaking view than the other trials. 

The trial to the Plunge Basin.

The view from the overlook at the Plunge Basin.

A close up of the falls falling through the rocks.

A wider view of the Plunge Basin and the deep pool formed by the falls.

Linville Falls is one of those beautiful waterfalls NC was blessed by God with. It is a ever reminding promise of the Creator's love for us and the awesomeness of His power. Every North Carolinian or any visitor to NC should make an effort to go and see! 

Awed by the simply beauty created by our Creator's hand! 

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If hiking isn't for you and your family, I am sharing some fun, family oriented places to visit around the Boone, NC, area on "A Life Lived Simply" FB, this week. Go and check them out!