ROCKJOCK - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | ROCKJOCK |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Nearby Town: | Morganton |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From I-40 at Marion Ncv take US221 north to junction with NC183 at community of Linville Falls. Turn right on 183, go 0.5 miles traight ahead on to dirt road. Road is called by 3 names: kistler Memorial highway, Old NC 105 or FR1238 and runs the entire length of the west side of linville Gorge. Follow KMH about 6.0 miles and park at Conly Cove. Go down CC about 800ft and take unmarked trail to right. You are on it. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 3.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Conly Cove |
| Trails Used: | Conly cove |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Yahoo - groups - Linvillegorge |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, High Clearance Vehicle Recommended |
| Hike Summary: | Rockjock is a trail in progress.It is being re-established by volunteers with the USFS Adopt-A=Trail program. Currently it runs about 3 hours one way. Eventually it will have a southern entrance which will reconnect with the road ( KMH). This trrail hugs the west rim of Linville Gorge with almost constant views from cliffs averaging about 400ft. Climbers also use it. It can be a gentle trail if cut wide enough but currently, it gets rougher and narrower as you go along. it skirts canyons and visits near spectacular rock outcrops, caves and a few waterfalls. It will become a famous trail, one of the best in the southeast. |
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