Both offer fantastic scenery. For hiking-oriented visits to Chimney Rock, we recommend parking at The Meadows and taking the Four Seasons trail, which has a mostly natural surface and a moderate climb, to the rest of the trail network. All the trails in the attraction area of the park can then be explored over the course of a moderate to more difficult day hike we call the Chimney Rock Tour , one of the Best Hikes on this site.
Even though these trails may seem short and highly developed to seasoned hikers, there is a lot of climbing and elevation change in the park, making them deceptively strenuous. But they're short, and it's all worthwhile - there is something great to see around every turn! The Rumbling Bald trail , separate from the attraction area, is a recently-improved 1. This is just an overview of the trails in the park.
For more details, visit the Chimney Rock Trails page. The park offers a variety of modern conveniences inside its Attraction area. Scattered along the Chimney Rock access road are tables and grills for picnicking.
More developed amenities are in two main areas along the entrance road. Just past the ticket plaza is The Meadows, an open area with views up to the top of the mountain. A picnic area, picnic pavilion, and restrooms are available at The Meadows. Use of the tables requires no extra fee and is on a first-come, first-served basis. The amenities here make this the perfect base for exploring the rest of the park on foot via the trails. Be sure to stop in with the kids at Grady's Animal Discovery Den after hiking the Great Woodland Adventure trail to learn about animals in the park.
There's also a rock climbing tower available for groups. Advance reservations are required for climbing. The main parking area at the top of the entrance road provides the most direct access to the Chimney as well as access to the trail system. Located here is the tunnel to the elevator, the Cliff Dwellers and Sky Lounge gift shops at the top and bottom of the elevator, respectively , a deli open March - November , and restrooms.
Since long before the park was purchased by the State, a substantial fee has been charged to enter the "Attraction" area of the park. This will continue for the foreseeable future. Get more information about fees on the Park's official website.
Parts of the State Park that are not part of the original private tourist attraction, such as Rumbling Bald, do not require a fee for entry.
Here's a map of the Chimney Rock State Park area. For more maps, including printed publications, see our Chimney Rock State Park maps page. JavaScript must be enabled in order for you to use Google Maps. However, it seems JavaScript is either disabled or not supported by your browser. To view Google Maps, enable JavaScript by changing your browser options, and then try again. Souvenirs of your trip can be picked up at Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop.
The Park offers discounts for groups, and is pet friendly. Chimney Rock was recently named 3 for scenic views in a national poll of Southern Living Magazine readers and is one of the most visited attractions in North Carolina. Check www. For Park hours, ticket prices and more, call or visit www. The massive construction project took eight tons of dynamite and 18 months to complete. Throughout the later half of the century, Morse and his family added more services and trails.
All the while, the Morse family placed a major emphasis on the preservation of wildlife and plants in the Park. In the early s, the Morse Family and the newly formed Hickory Nut Gorge Partnership worked with state leaders to help preserve the Park for generations to come.
North Carolina State Parks has continued to protect additional lands and grow the Park experience into what you see there today.
Chimney Rock Trail — A series of staircases take you steps to the top of the rock. Or, bypass the majority of the stairs with a trip on the Park elevator. Exclamation Point Trail — After reaching the top of Chimney Rock, extend your hike by 20 minutes to the highest peak in the Park.
This is a moderate-to-strenuous hike. Skyline Trail — Extend your hike by another 20 minutes 1. This moderate trail meanders through the woods to sweeping views at Peregrine Point before ending at the headwaters of Hickory Nut Falls. See our trail feature and video! Hickory Nut Falls Trail — Go for a 1. Great Woodland Adventure — With 12 "Discovery Stations" along the way, this trail is perfect for kids and families.
The trail is just about a half mile. The Animal Discover Den, which houses live critters, in located next to the trailhead Birding Watching: Thanks to a wide variety of habitats from riverbanks to high cliffs, Chimney Rock State Park is a top location for bird enthusiasts. From January through early March, the Park is open 10 a. From March December 31, the Park is open a. Source: Chimney Rock State Park.
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