Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
| Address: | Chimney Rock Park Rd, Chimney Rock, NC 28720, USA |
| GPS: |
35°26'23.1"N 82°14'54.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.8 mi |
Waterfalls
Hike and Swim
Chimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -...Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Fees: Yes, see web site
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Chimney Rock, North Carolina
- Head northwest on Terrace Dr toward Silver City Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Main St (121 ft)
- Turn right onto Chimney Rock Park Rd (52 ft)
From Asheville take I-240 east to Exit 9 (Blue Ridge Parkway and RT 74A east). Stay on RT 74A East for 20 miles and the park entrance will be on the right.Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Trails
Distance ?
0.8 milesElevation Gain ?
244 feetReal Ascent ?
434 feetReal Descent ?
190 feetAvg Grade (4°)
6%Grade (-37° to 40°)
-75% to 83%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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