Linville Gorge

I hadn't been back to Linville Gorge since a backpacking trip earlier this year until today. I've backpacked most of the trails in the gorge and somehow have never stopped to see the more touristy Wiseman's View (panorama). This reveals one of the best views of the gorge. Also pictured is Linville Falls (arguably NC's most popular waterfall) as seen from Erwin's View overlook.

Linville Gorge

After a snowy morning hike, the flakes tapered off in the afternoon as my friends Rhett, Stan and I descended into Linville Gorge. Linville Gorge, the third largest wilderness area in North Carolina is also well known as the Grand Canyon of North Carolina.