Rumbling Bald Climbing Access at Chimney Rock State Park
Park
Why pick this one
They offer free day-use access to Rumbling Bald for hiking, rock climbing, and picnicking near Lake Lure.
Best for
- free day-use hiking at Rumbling Bald
- rock climbing in the Rumbling Bald area
- visiting a 315-foot freestanding rock spire
- hiking near Hickory Nut Falls
- mountain scenery near Asheville and Lake Lure
Look elsewhere if
- camping is required, because the park has no camping facilities
- bike trails are needed, because the website lists them as closed
- access to Eagle Rock is required, because that access is closed until further notice
Specialties
- rock climbing at Rumbling Bald
- hiking to Hickory Nut Falls
- Chimney Rock attraction access
What makes them different
- Rumbling Bald access is free for day use
- Chimney Rock is a 315-foot freestanding rock spire
- Hickory Nut Falls is accessible by a 3.5-mile hiking area
- The park has separate Chimney Rock, Rumbling Bald, and Eagle Rock accesses
- The park is located 25 miles southeast of Asheville
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
Services
- hiking
- rock climbing
- fishing
- picnicking
- interpretive exhibits
- facility reservations