Point of Interest
Chimney Rock State Park
827 Boys Camp Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746
Just 45 minutes from Asheville, Chimney Rock State Park offers a spectacle that’s as timeless as it is breathtaking. Towering above it all is the park’s iconic namesake, a 535-million-year-old monolith that rewards visitors with sweeping views of Hickory Nut Gorge, Lake Lure and the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains stretching on for miles. Whether you ascend by elevator or brave the climb, the summit is an experience worth savoring.
The magic doesn’t stop at the peak. The park also features guided rock climbing, seasonal events and educational programs that dive into the area's unique ecology and geology. A 1.5-mile round-trip hike leads you to the base of Hickory Nut Falls — a dramatic cascade that plunges 404 feet, earning its place as one of the tallest waterfalls in the East. It’s no wonder filmmakers chose this backdrop for the epic final scenes of “The Last of the Mohicans,” a film that captures the same spirit of awe that draws visitors year after year.
