Rutherford County North Carolina Waterfalls
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Hickory Nut Falls
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Chimney Rock Park
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Chimney Rock Park
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| Spectacular Hickory Nut Falls
has a vertical drop of 404 feet. Guests can hike to the top of the
falls via the
Skyline-Cliff Trail Loop and to the bottom of the falls via the
Forest Stroll hiking trail. Majestic views of the falls and gorge
are visible from Peregrine's Rest on the Skyline Trail, Inspiration
Point and other points along the Cliff Trail, and from the Forest
Stroll. |
Hickory Nut Falls is one of the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi
River. Icy spring waters pool at several levels at the top before spilling
over the edge of the mountain. At the bottom of the falls, seen from the
Forest Stroll, the water pools at your feet before splashing through a
series of cataracts to the river below.
Chimney Rock Park is a
privately-owned, natural scenic attraction. An admission fee is charged.
Directions:
From East Asheville
Take Interstate 240 East to Exit #9 (Bat Cave and Highway 74A East).
Stay on 74A East for 20 miles and the Park entrance will be on the right.
From West Asheville
Take Interstate 26 East toward Hendersonville. Get off at Exit #18A
(Bat Cave and Highway 64 East). Stay on 64 East for 15 miles and the Park
entrance will be on the right.
Directions from other locations may be found on the
Chimney Rock Park web site.
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