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An out and back trail on Chimney Rock Mountain above Hickory Nut Gorge ending at Hickory Nut Falls.

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Miles

1.7

KM

Point to Point

2,715' 828 m

High

2,479' 756 m

Low

80' 24 m

Up

272' 83 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

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Features Cave · Commonly Backpacked · Views · Waterfall

Need to Know

Adult – $17
Youth (ages 5-15) – $8
Ages 4 and under – Free

Description

This trail starts out switchbacking up Chimney Rock Mountain towards Peregrine Point then heads west past numerous springs until it arrives at the head of Hickory Nut Falls.
This trail is located in the Chimney Rock State Park area.

Flora & Fauna

Carolina Rhododendron, Great Lobelia, and a variety of goldenrod.

Contacts

Land Manager: Chimney Rock State Park

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Trail Rankings

#940

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Photos

Hickory Nut Falls
Oct 22, 2021 near Lake Lure, NC
Top of Hickory Nut Falls viewed at the end of the Skyline Trail.
Oct 12, 2021 near Lake Lure, NC
Hickory Nut Falls
May 23, 2018 near Lake Lure, NC

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