Hike to Hickory Nut Falls at Chimney Rock

Lake Lure, North Carolina

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0.75 miles

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Out-and-Back

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Easy hike to a beautiful 404ft waterfall.

An easy 3/4th mile hike from the Chimney Rock parking lot, this beautiful 404ft waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. It's a peaceful hike too with only one set of stairs, leashed pets are welcome to join you. When you get to the falls there is a nice viewing deck at the bottom of the falls. There is also a few picnic tables with a view of the falls before you get to it. You used to be able to hike all the way to the top of the falls but they don't have that trail available anymore for some reason.

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