VIDEO: Just got back from three days backpacking and hammock camping in the Linville Gorge.

[jbrookeiv]

Opinions... Are there sections of Linville that would be appropriate for an experienced 10yr old hammocker? My son and I have hiked red river gorge in Kentucky extensively. So he is used to cliffs and paying attention to his surroundings. I do not want to get into a situation that would be too technical however.

I think you'd probably be OK on our route, although the crossing at Spence Bridge could be sketchy.

[piknchikn]

Thanks so much. It looked like a great hike and camp. The campsite is very important to a 10yr old! How many miles was the total trip? Thanks again.

[Ofemur]

Lots of nice options in that area depending on what you want to do and time of the year. If it is summer and would like to spend some time around some nice streams, the Wilson Creek area is nice. I took my then 10 yr old nephews on their first backpacking trip to Hunt Fish Falls.

[TiedUp]

Great video and what scenery! Last year our family hiked a few trails over there that were shorter spur trials and I am so hungry to go back and stay up there for several days. It's a very unique place and the scenery is phenomenal.