Old NC 105

Total Miles
14.0

Elevation

1,207.48 ft

Duration

2.5 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

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Trail Overview

Old NC-105 is a popular trail and is most well-known for its outstanding views of the Linville Gorge. It offers unparalleled views of the gorge and Table Rock Mountain. Numerous overlooks and campsites offer scenery nearly unheard of east of the Mississippi. Plan to spend 2-3 hours on the trail.

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Old NC 105
Old NC 105

Difficulty

Old NC 105 is a dirt road with brief portions of poorly maintained asphalt. The trail is not technical, and while 4WD is recommended, a skilled driver can complete the trail in any 2WD vehicle with sufficient ground clearance. The trail is quite bumpy is some areas, so airing down for comfort is highly recommended.

History

Old NC 105 is a remaining portion of the original route of NC 105, which was established in 1926.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Matthew Wood
Dec 14, 2024
2018 Chevrolet Colorado
Open
Normal
Road is open. Most campsites are gone due to trees down everywhere. Some limbs hanging down that are ready to fall across the road. 106 Dobson Knob is closed right at 105.
Matthew Ostheim
Nov 30, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Posted Sign
Going in from the South side there is a road closed sign that covers about half of the road. The trail was passable all the way through. Probably saw a dozen or more vehicles up there. Just about all of the hiking trails we’re closed off. There’s still some big machinery up there. Lots of downed trees from hurricane Helene.
Grant Grizzlyg
Nov 27, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Posted Sign
There’s a road closed, sign blocking half of the road on the way in from the south
Tony Aubain
Nov 02, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
The road was open all the way through but all of the trails were closed.

Access Description

Old NC 105 can be access from NC-126 in the south and from NC-183 in the north.

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