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Celebrating Annual Passholders
October 12, 2018
Annual Passholders enjoyed breathtaking views of the sun rising over Lake Lure and a full, hot breakfast created by Chef Randall Spencer of Old Rock Cafe on Saturday, Oct. 6, during the Annual Passholder Sunrise Breakfast. If you’re not an Annual Passholder you’re missing out on this and other special passholder events held throughout the Read More
Elevator, Sky Lounge reopen
October 4, 2018
Roof work that began on Monday, Oct. 1 on the Sky Lounge is now complete. The elevator and Sky Lounge have reopened for guests to enjoy.
Celebrating the 10th Annual Flock to the Rock
September 24, 2018
Birders young and old enjoyed a day of informational programs, hands-on activities and live flight shows during the 10th Annual Flock to the Rock.
Chimney Rock Reopens
September 19, 2018
The Park will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 18, to the public. All trails except for the Four Seasons trail have reopened.
Park Closed as a Precaution to Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park will be closing on Friday, Sept. 14 through at least Sunday, Sept. 16 as a safety precaution due to the potential impact from heavy rain, high winds and rising water from Hurricane Florence. The Park’s two birding events which were scheduled for this weekend, Flock to the Rock Read More
Work begins to stabilize upper retaining wall
September 4, 2018
The first day of work to stabilize the Park’s upper retaining wall is underway. Contractors are hopeful the upper parking lot will reopen in about two weeks after work is complete.
Park to become hike-in only Park Tuesday, Sept. 4
September 3, 2018
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park will become a hike-in only Park starting on Tuesday, Sept.4, when state contractors begin work to stabilize its upper parking lot. Over Memorial Day weekend, Subtropical Storm Alberto caused a section of the retaining wall on the upper parking lot to collapse. The Park was closed for two Read More
Park reopens Saturday, Aug. 11
August 9, 2018
Chimney Rock State Park officials announced that the Park will reopen on Saturday, Aug. 11 following work to repair damage on the main Park road caused by torrential rains. A bout of good weather and hard work from a Rutherford County N.C. Department of Transportation crew helped the project finish ahead of schedule. The Park’s Read More
Park Road Repairs Continue
NCDOT crews continue to work diligently to repair the collapsed section of road leading into Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. While the road is shutdown to traffic for the repairs, road crews are also working on routine maintenance of the rest of the road and filling potholes and cracks. Work is expected to Read More
Work Moves Forward at Chimney Rock
August 8, 2018
Things are moving right along on the repairs to the road leading into the Park. Big thanks to North Carolina Department of Transportation for their amazing work on this project.
Work Progresses on Park Road
August 7, 2018
NCDOT continued their work to repair a collapsed section of the road leading into the Park on Tuesday. The work will continue through the week and officials are confident the work will be finished soon.
Park Road Repairs Begin
On Monday, NCDOT began work to repair a section of the road entering Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park that collapsed in late may during Subtropical Storm Alberto. Work will continue over the next week or so, while crews stabilize, rebuild and repave the affected area.
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park to close for construction
August 3, 2018
The Chimney Rock section of Chimney Rock State Park will close to the public beginning Monday, Aug. 6, when the Department of Transportation begins work to restore a one-lane washout on the main entrance road in the park. The Park was closed in late May when heavy rains from subtropical storm Alberto caused a portion Read More
Stroke survivor tackles five of Chimney Rock’s trails
August 2, 2018
It’s been six years since Bill Haynes of Hendersonville suffered a severe stroke that left his right side paralyzed and took away his ability to speak. Time, rehabilitation and determination recently helped him do what he once thought was impossible – climb five trails at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park in one day. Read More
Stroke survivor tackles five of Chimney Rock’s trails
It’s been six years since Bill Haynes of Hendersonville suffered a severe stroke that left his right side paralyzed and took away his ability to speak. Time, rehabilitation and determination recently helped him do what he once thought was impossible – climb five trails at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park in one day. Read More
Meet Hannah and Thrasher
August 1, 2018
Hannah the Virginia Opossum and Thrasher the Eastern Gray Squirrel are the newest Animal Ambassadors at the Park’s Animal Discovery Den. Hannah was kept as a pet for a year before being turned over to a wildlife rehabber. Since she was around people for so long, she doesn’t know how to be a wild opossum Read More
Here’s the latest on the elevator!
July 6, 2018
The news you’ve been waiting for is finally here! We’re excited to announce that the elevator is back in operation. Guests can once again access the Chimney and Sky Lounge in about 32 seconds. All of our trails are open, too. The new stairs that lead up to the “Rock” and down to the waterfall Read More
GVLtoday Names Chimney Rock to List
June 22, 2018
GVLtoday recently featured the Park on its list of “30 of the Best Outdoor Adventures in the Southeast.” Check out their great list of amazing outdoor places to explore.
YTravel features Chimney Rock, Lake Lure
June 21, 2018
Chimney Rock and Lake Lure were both recently featured in a YTravel Blog by Caz highlighting the beauty of the Gorge. Read more about their amazing experience here.
Park fully reopens
June 9, 2018
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park has fully reopened all six of its hiking trails. The Park is open seven days a week from 8:30 am- 5:30pm for ticketing and until 7 p.m. for hikers already in the Park.