Trail Karma: Kistler Memorial Highway
Explore and donate to this 4WD North Carolina trail
The Kistler Memorial Highway (Old NC 105) is a gravel road running along the western rim of North Carolina’s Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, often called the “Grand Canyon of North Carolina.” Known for its rugged beauty, it provides access to breathtaking overlooks like Wiseman’s View, popular hiking trails such as the Babel Tower Trail, and natural landmarks like Linville Falls.
Click to learn more about Trail Karma, Outside’s groundbreaking give-back program with Gaia GPS, launching on our partner mapping platform now with Toyota’s sponsorship of 20 standout trails across the U.S.—matching donations to these key trail-maintenance organizations up to $100K.