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Chimney Rock State Park

North Carolina · NC

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A mountain park overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure, centered on the tall rock spire of Chimney Rock. Hike to Hickory Nut Falls, or try the rugged Rumbling Bald area.

Source: ncparks.gov

From Wikipedia

Chimney Rock State Park is a North Carolina state park in Chimney Rock, Rutherford County, North Carolina in the United States. The 8,014-acre (32.43 km2) park is located 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, and is owned and managed by the state of North Carolina.

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Trails

All trails in Chimney Rock State Park
Exclamation Point and Devil's Head

Exclamation Point and Devil's Head

Lake Lure0.6 mi846 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Exclamation Point and Skyline Trail to Hickory Nut Falls

Exclamation Point and Skyline Trail to Hickory Nut Falls

Lake Lure2.8 mi1,709 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back
Four Seasons Trail

Four Seasons Trail

Lake Lure1.2 mi489 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Four Seasons Trail to Chimney Rock

Four Seasons Trail to Chimney Rock

Lake Lure1.9 mi1,309 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Four Seasons Trail to Hickory Nut Falls

Four Seasons Trail to Hickory Nut Falls

Lake Lure2.2 mi1,161 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Great Woodland Adventure Trail

Great Woodland Adventure Trail

Lake Lure0.4 mi151 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Hickory Nut Falls Trail

Hickory Nut Falls Trail

Lake Lure1.5 mi804 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back

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