Upper Linville Falls
North Carolina · height not recorded · Pisgah National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
Upper Linville Falls is a waterfall in Burke County, North Carolina. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Linville Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Linville Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Duggers Creek Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Brushy Ridge Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Mill Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| English Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Upper Linville Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Upper Linville Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Upper Linville Falls is inside Pisgah National Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Upper Linville Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Pisgah National Forest permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Upper Linville Falls?
No entrance fee. Pisgah National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Upper Linville Falls from a major city?
Upper Linville Falls is 8 miles from Spruce Pine (about 12 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.9502, -81.9278
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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