Looking towards Hawksbill Mountain, with a rocky outcrop nearby. Linville river may be seen cutting its way through Linville Gorge.

Looking down into the lowlands, a blanket of fog slowly pulls away. The Linville River may be seen along the right of frame.

A tree growing up from below has absorbed part of the rocky outcrop into its trunk. Looked pretty funky in person.

Various peaks and ridges may be seen in the distance with a section of the large flat area on top of Shortoff Mountain.

Shortoff Mountain
Linville Gorge Wilderness, NC

Moderate, 4.77 Out and Back
1,234 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/5/25

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