Roamward
Moderate

Chimney Rock to Hickory Nut Falls

North Carolina

Distance3 mi
Est. time~1 hr 24 min
Elevation gain↗ 800 ft
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Illustrative elevation profile — open in Apple Maps for the live trail map & precise profile.

cliff-top views over Lake Lure and a 400-ft waterfall.

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Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.