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    Linville Gorge Help...

    Hey guys, I'm wanting to plan a short weekend trip end of this month, early next month for my little brother and a few friends...I'm not familiar with the gorge at all, and had a few questions: I'll be taking a few younger fellas, and some out of shape fellas ( including myself ) so are there any moderate trails to hike in on? also, will i need a permit? Can you set up camp ( hang up camp ) anywhere? Would anybody want to join us? I know you guys have had a few "hangs" in that area so i figured i would ask some more experienced people...I hope this was the right place to post this. Thanks in advance guys!

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    There's a Linville Gorge site and forum here - http://www.linvillegorge.net/

    They have all the info you need for that trip.
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    Very few moderate trails but can be done. Permits needed this time of year for Friday nights and Saturday nights. Limit 10 per group ... on one permit will cover up to 10 folks. Like AS says come over to Ken's site and we can make sure you get the info, mapping data if you need it and discussion for such a trip.

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    thank you all for your help. i'll check out that site.

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    Always happy to help anyone interested in the Big Ditch! Roads are a bit of an issue right this moment and if the storms hit like I'm reading about ... could be a messy Jan for getting up them. The road up to the Table Rock Parking area is gated this time of year for safety reasons (steep, curves and ice don't mix).

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    Are we looking at another Spring trip for 2011??

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    Quote Originally Posted by wisenber View Post
    Are we looking at another Spring trip for 2011??
    ... planning is on Ken's site (see my signature line below). Days will be set by mid February.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hawk-eye View Post
    ... planning is on Ken's site (see my signature line below). Days will be set by mid February.
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