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Upcoming Events:

All About Peregrine Falcons
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 2:00pm
Wet Wednesday Fishing Fun
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 10:00am
The Party Rock Hike
Saturday, June 23, 2018 - 3:00pm
Elevator Out of Service Until Further Notice   

The completion of the elevator repair project has been affected by multiple natural disasters, so the elevator will be out of service until further notice. These issues are being addressed by engineers and other specialists so that service can be safely restored to the public. We apologize for the inconvenience.

 Posted on: Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Highway 9 Landslide/Eagle Rock Parking lot   

May 5 2018, a major landslide occured on Hwy 9 at Shumont Road. The Department of Transportation has stated that it could be multiple weeks until the road is opened. This slide has blocked State Park staff from accessing the Eagle Rock area. As such, the Eagle Rock parking lot project has been put on hold until further notice.

 Posted on: Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Park News

Each of North Carolina’s state parks has special events during the year and news about facilities, trails, staff and park supporters. And, visitors are frequently finding new ways to explore a park’s unique cultural and natural resources. Check these pages to keep abreast of the news at your favorite parks.

Chimney Rock's Historic Gatehouses

By: Park Technician Alison Linden
 
In June 2017, Chimney Rock State Park reopened the historical gatehouses that align the park’s entrance. The gatehouses were originally designed by an art deco architect named Douglas Ellington in 1934. Visitors may be familiar with some of his other architectural work around Asheville, such as the S & W Cafeteria or the First Baptist Church of Asheville. Mr. Ellington designed the gatehouses of Chimney Rock State Park as reversed archways to tie in with Lake Lure’s Italianate style archways.

New Viewing Deck Open to Public

by: Alison Linden, Park Technician, Chimney Rock State Park

In September, Chimney Rock State Park reopened the deck area at the base of the Outcroppings Trail. This deck project, which started in January, was a remodeling effort to increase the size of the deck. The old deck area was torn down and replaced with a new structure. Along the way, there were other challenges to overcome, including rerouting the Outcroppings Trail so visitors could still access the Chimney Rock itself.

Elevator Repair Project Underway

A capital improvement project has begun to repair the iconic elevator and restore service to park visitors. This summer and fall contractors will work to replace the motor and computer control system, and they will tie these into the power lines installed last spring. The work will be technical and exceptional as helicopters fly equipment in and out, but the result will be well worth it.

New Deck Project for Outcroppings Trail

Visitors who have hiked in Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park recently have noticed some construction going on at the base of the Outcroppings Trail. This work is part of a project to rebuild and expand the deck outside the Gneiss Cave. To this end, contractors have been working since March to build a detour for the Outcroppings so visitors can still climb to points along the trail, including Vista Rock, the Grotto, the Subway and Pulpit Rock.

Contact:

Chimney Rock State Park

743 Chimney Rock Park Rd
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Phone828-625-1823
chimney.rock@ncparks.gov
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park: 800-277-9611, visit@chimneyrockpark.com
Latitude: 35.439814
Longitude: -82.248554

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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park:

Operating Hours for Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park are subject to change throughout the seasons. Consult this website or chimneyrockpark.com for up-to-date information when planning your visit.

*January 1-March 11: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30 pm. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. *March 12-November 4: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 5:30 pm. *November 5-21: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30 pm. *Closed Thanksgiving Day (November 22). November 23-25: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30 pm. *November 26-December 24: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30 pm. Closed Christmas Day (December 25). *December 26-31: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Ticket sales and admission end at 4:30 pm.

Rumbling Bald Climbing Access:

January - February: 8am to 6pm

March - April: 8am to 8pm

May - August: 8am to 9pm

September - October: 8am to 8pm

November - December: 8am to 6pm

Closed December 25, Christmas Day.

There is no fee for this access.