Length: 0.87 mi
Est. time: 24m
Gain: 20 ft
Loss: 234 ft
Max elev: 5,026 ft
Elevation profile
+20 ft gain · −234 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304) (VisitorCenter)
Connects to:
Grandfather Extension TrailPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.