Length: 11.74 mi
Est. time: 5h
Gain: 1,565 ft
Loss: 2,853 ft
Max elev: 4,681 ft
Elevation profile
+1,565 ft gain · −2,853 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Linn Cove Viaduct Visitor Center (Milepost 304) (VisitorCenter)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high 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.