Mountains-to-Sea Trail Alternate

Alternate route in case the Linville River is too high to ford.

At 6.7 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.