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Chimney Rock State Park to Reopen June 27

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and N.C. State Parks announced today that Chimney Rock State Park and the Chimney Rock attraction will reopen to visitors on Friday, June 27, exactly nine months after Hurricane Helene devastated the surrounding communities.

Ramble with the Ranger

Come join the Chimney Rock State Park Rangers to hike the 1.5 miles moderate trail.  The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas.

Ramble with the Ranger

Come join the Chimney Rock State Park Rangers to hike the 1.5 miles moderate trail.  The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas.

Ramble with the Ranger

Come join the Chimney Rock State Park Rangers to hike the 1.5 miles moderate trail.  The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas.

Ramble with the Ranger

Come join the Chimney Rock State Park Rangers to hike the 1.5 miles moderate trail.  The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas.

Ramble with the Ranger

Come join the Chimney Rock State Park Rangers to hike the 1.5 miles moderate trail.  The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas.

State Parks Closures Through October, All Programming Canceled Across the State

All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31.

Five Western N.C. State Parks to Reopen Nov. 1, Eight Parks to Remain Closed

Crowders Mountain, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman state parks, as well as Rendezvous Mountain, will reopen at least partially on Nov. 1.

Additional Western N.C. State Parks to Reopen Nov. 15, Three State Parks Face Long-Term Closures

Elk Knob, Lake James, New River, and Stone Mountain state parks will reopen at least partially on Nov. 15; three parks will remain closed until further notice and face long-term closures: Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell, and South Mountains.

A Letter From Our Director

State Parks Director Brian Strong provides additional information on post-Helene rescue and recovery efforts and the status of western state parks.