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Posted on: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 4:22pm |
Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike
Contact the park
State park office
828-625-1823
chimney.rock@ncparks.gov
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
800-277-9611
visit@chimneyrockpark.com
Addresses
Chimney Rock access
and park office
743 Chimney Rock Park Road
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
GPS: 35.4327, -82.2502
Rumbling Bald access
827 Boys Camp Road
Lake Lure, NC 29746
GPS: 35.4434, -82.2194
Eagle Rock access*
1911 Shumont Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
GPS: 35.4722, -82.2423
Mailing address
P.O. Box 220
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Hours
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- January 1 to
March 9:
10:00am to 6:00pm
Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30pm
- March 10 to
November 2:
8:30am to 7:00pm
Ticket sales and admission end at 5:30pm
- November 3 to
December 31:
8:30am to 6:00pm
Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30pm
- Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
- PLEASE NOTE: Operating hours for Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park are subject to change throughout the seasons. Visit this website or chimneyrockpark.com for up-to-date information when planning your visit.
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- There is no fee for these accesses.
- January to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- September to October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- November to December:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike
Get a head start on the longest day of the year by hiking with a park ranger and catching the first summer sunrise from Party Rock. Party Rock offers expansive views of The Hickory Nut Gorge, Chimney Rock Mountain and Lake Lure. The hike is rated strenuous, 1.50 miles round trip, on a very steep, rugged, rocky path.
Parking is limited, so reservations through eventbrite will be required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-solstice-sunrise-hike-tickets-318421...
Flashlights are required for all participants, headlamps recommended. Bring plenty of water, snack, and wear durable footwear.
Participants will meet at the Rumbling Bald Climbing Access parking lot in Chimney Rock State Park at 5:30 a.m.
Park Maps and Brochures:
Upcoming Events: