Chimney Rock is an international destination for hiking, sight seeing, bird watching, rock climbing, learning about nature and other outdoor recreation.
The Park's 535-million-year-old monolith called Chimney Rock offers guests 75-mile panoramic views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. Hickory Nut Gorge, one of the state's most significant centers of biodiversity, is home to 36 rare plant...