Conley Cove Access provides entry to the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area via a well-traveled 1. 25-mile trail with significant elevation change (1,025 feet descent) featuring numerous switchbacks and rocky terrain.

The trail connects to the Linville Gorge Trail and offers access to camping areas and swimming holes along the Linville River, with the trailhead located on West Rim Road (NC 1238) approximately 4. 9 miles from the visitor cabin.

Permits are required for camping (May 1-October 31) and fishing/hunting, and hikers should be prepared for a challenging uphill return trip.