Table Rock, Mountain summit in Burke County, United States.
Table Rock is a mountain summit in Burke County, North Carolina, sitting within the Pisgah National Forest and recognizable by its distinctively flat top. The peak is made up of several natural rock platforms that give it its name and make it visible from many points across the state.
Indigenous peoples lived in this region long before European settlers arrived in the 18th century, and the mountain was part of the land they knew and used. Over time, the surrounding area was incorporated into the Pisgah National Forest, which now protects this land.
Table Rock draws climbers from across the region who come to practice on its rock faces and share techniques with one another. The flat summit also attracts hikers who simply want to stand above the surrounding ridges and take in the open sky.
The access road closes from January through March, so plan your visit for another time of year. Good walking shoes and enough water are strongly recommended for the hike to the top.
From the flat top, you can look directly down into Linville Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the eastern United States. This view into the gorge is accessible from the edge of the rock platforms without any special equipment.
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