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Silky Water Flow

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Hickory Nut Falls in Chimney Rock State Park, North Carolina is a rather light-flowing and feathery falls flowing through granite rocks. It’s hard to say whether this is a seasonal waterfall or just a light-flowing one that happens to be year-round.

Silky Water Flow

Hickory Nut Falls

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Hickory Nut Falls is a waterfall located at Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina. The 404-ft. tall Hickory Nut Falls is one of the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi, made more notable by its appearance in the movie The Last of the Mohicans. 

Hickory Nut Falls
Hickory Nut Falls Water Flow

Lake Lure from Chimney Rock

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From approximately 4,000 feet above sea level, the views from Chimney Rock are spectacular. Even on a cloudy day, Lake Lure appears grand. One of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located about 27 miles from Asheville, Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by lush mountain tops and sheer granite cliffs.

Lake Lure on a Cloudy Day
Lake Lure from Chimney Rock
Framing Lake Lure

Chimney Rock

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Located in Rutherford county 25 miles southeast of Asheville, Chimney Rock State Park offers some of North Carolina’s most dramatic mountain scenery. The Park’s 535-million-year-old monolith called Chimney Rock can be accessed via a state-of-the-art elevator or the nearly 500-step Outcroppings Trail. At the top, guests can enjoy 75-mile panoramic views of the Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. 

Chimney Rock
Steps to Chimney Rock
Climb to Chimney Rock

Bench View – Lake Lure from Chimney Rock

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Chimney Rock, the 535-million-year-old monolith for which the Park is named, is considered one of the most iconic sites in North Carolina. From its top, you’ll soak in the 75-mile panoramic views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure.

A bench view of Lake Lure from Chimney Rock

Lake Lure from Chimney Rock

Devil’s Head at Chimney Rock

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At the start of the Skyline trail just above the top of Chimney Rock, one may notice a menacing rock face peering out over the Gorge. On even closer inspection, it appears to have taken on the countenance of evil incarnate – it’s the Devil’s Head! How did this rock form itself into such a shape?

A long time ago a huge sheet of rock slid down the mountainside and broke into many pieces, one of which came to rest on this ledge. The facial features of the boulder are due to differential weathering of Henderson Gneiss rock. More resistant parts of the rock form the eyebrow, nose, chin and ear, while softer layers have eroded out, shaping the eye and the mouth.

Devil's Head at Chimney Rock

Devil’s Head at Chimney Rock

Devil's Head Rock Formation

Devil’s Head Rock Formation

Lake Lure

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Lake Lure as viewed from Chimney Rock, North Carolina. The lake is approximately 720 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline with great stretches of water, three long bays, an island of seven acres and many small bays and inlets with a background of tree-clad hills and mountains.

Lake Lure

Lake Lure

Chimney Rock

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Chimney Rock State Park is a North Carolina state park in Chimney Rock, Rutherford County, North Carolina in the United States. The park is located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, and is owned by the state of North Carolina.

It offers hiking trails for all skill levels, spectacular views, the Devil’s Head balancing rock and a 404-foot waterfall, Hickory Nut Falls. Its most notable feature is a 315-foot rock formation, a granite monolith, Chimney Rock, accessible by elevator and providing views of the park and surrounding countryside.

Will be posting some images from this site over the next few days.

Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock