Most people know about Linville Falls but few realize there are 5 awesome overlooks where you can take in the amazing waterfall.

Linville Falls is a powerful waterfall that has carved a deep channel through a steep rock face.

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Before even getting to the great overlooks you get to walk across a wide bridge over the Linville River.

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Hiking along Erwin's View Trail is the most popular hike at Linville Falls and has three overlooks, starting with Upper Falls.

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Chimney View is the second overlook on Erwin's View Trail and the toughest to reach.

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The final overlook along Erwin's View Trail is Erwin's View Overlook. This is the furthest view but maybe the best.

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The other trail at Linville Falls is the Plunge Basin Trail. This less popular trail has even better views.

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Plunge Basin Overlook gives a side view of Linville Falls from a private viewing platform.

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The final viewpoint is at the base of Linville Falls. The hike down is tough but the view is amazing.

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Most people know about Linville Falls but few realize there are 5 awesome overlooks where you can take in the amazing waterfall.

Linville Falls is a powerful waterfall that has carved a deep channel through a steep rock face.

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Before even getting to the great overlooks you get to walk across a wide bridge over the Linville River.

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Hiking along Erwin's View Trail is the most popular hike at Linville Falls and has three overlooks, starting with Upper Falls.

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Chimney View is the second overlook on Erwin's View Trail and the toughest to reach.

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The final overlook along Erwin's View Trail is Erwin's View Overlook. This is the furthest view but maybe the best.

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The other trail at Linville Falls is the Plunge Basin Trail. This less popular trail has even better views.

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Plunge Basin Overlook gives a side view of Linville Falls from a private viewing platform.

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The final viewpoint is at the base of Linville Falls. The hike down is tough but the view is amazing.

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