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Most viewed - Linville Falls(upper and lower) *** rated for bottom of falls
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 Where no albatross will fly1316 viewsFrom the bottom of the gorge, looking up stood two old birds, Lou and I.
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 Turn Right And Plunge1289 viewsAfter leaving the upper falls the river enters a narrow, short gorge, turns right and plunges into the lower gorge.

Is it a rough hike? Just plain fun all the way down and back up, maybe moderate. Left my walker on top.
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 Upper Linville1280 viewsA heavily visited, family friendly falls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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 Plunge Pooll1256 viewsThe plunge pool on an overcast day. Easy access with less than a mile hike.
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 Point Of View1249 viewsThe way one sees a falls depends on one's point of view.
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 Down Low1245 viewsStill a little sun to the right of the falls. Probably should have used a variable density filter on that area.
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 Another WOW!1216 viewsYa gotta go here.
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 Bottom Of Linville Main Falls1213 viewsNote the small squirt of water eroding the huge rock to the right of the falls.
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 Sun And Camera.... :(1192 viewsThe experience is so good I can put up with the Sunlight, until I see it on the monitor at home.
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 Scary Place1173 viewsAfter the upper river, just below the upper falls, does a hard right turn, the plunge begins.
   
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