NC, USA · 4,704 residents

VALDESE

Limited: few documented spots within driving distance.

Adventure Score

28/100

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★ In-depth guideLinville Gorge, NCThe Grand Canyon of North Carolina: 11,786 acres of wilderness, big trad cliffs and the best rim views in the Blue Ridge

What's close

KNOWN FOR

The named spots closest to town for each of its best sports, with the distance from the town centre.

Hiking43

Linville Gorge Shortoff Mountain35 km
Linville Falls Erwin's View Trail39 km
Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail45 km

Kayaking41

Boat beach28 km
Yadkin Valley Community Park Access30 km
Ferguson Access41 km
Marley Ford Canoe Launch46 km

How Valdese gets to 28

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Four categories add up to the score. How the score works

ActivitiesSome

Best activityGood
Second activitySome
Third activitySome
VarietyNone
Out the doorLittle

Wild landGood

Public landGood

BasecampExcellent

Places to stayStrong
CampingExcellent
FoodExcellent
KidsExcellent
Rainy-day backupsExcellent
Outfitters and rentalsExcellent
Fuel and groceriesExcellent

Adventure townSome

Visitor lodging per residentSome
Outdoor businessesGood

Where they are

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