Chimney Rock (North Carolina)
A 315-ft monolith over Hickory Nut Gorge
A freestanding granite spire jutting from the wall of Hickory Nut Gorge, reached by trail or an elevator blasted through the mountain, with Lake Lure shining far below. The gorge’s Hickory Nut Falls starred in The Last of the Mohicans.
The shot
The flag on the rock over Lake Lure.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Lake Lure
- Hickory Nut Falls
- Asheville nearby
- Blue Ridge Parkway
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