Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in McDowell County, North Carolina. The
Linville Gorge Trail is the most popular trail. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the
Heartbreak Ridge via Star Gap Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the
Woodlawn Fitness Trail. The longest trail is the
Linville Gorge Trail at 46.8 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the
Falls Branch Trail at 1.4 km. Get off line access to Town, Campsite, Water, and Peak locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.