State Park · North Carolina, United States
Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock State Park is a state park in North Carolina, United States, covering 8,014 acres (3,243 ha), established in 2005.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Mountains, North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 8,014 acres (3,243 ha) |
| Established | 2005 |
| Coordinates | 35.4331° N, 82.2506° W |
| Managed by | North Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock State Park is a North Carolina state park in Chimney Rock, Rutherford County, North Carolina in the United States. The 8,014-acre (32.43 km2) park is located 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, and is owned and managed by the state of North Carolina. The park features hiking trails for all skill levels, views of the Devil's Head balancing rock, and a 404-foot (123 m) waterfall, Hickory Nut Falls. Its most notable feature is a 315-foot (96 m) gneiss monolith named Chimney Rock, which is accessible by elevator and provides views of the park and surrounding countryside.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 25 miles southeast of Asheville |
Airports near this park
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- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) · Charlotte, United States · 75.2 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 101.3 miles away
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 137.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chimney Rock State Park?
Chimney Rock State Park is in North Carolina, United States (35.4331° N, 82.2506° W).
When was Chimney Rock State Park established?
Chimney Rock State Park was established in 2005, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Chimney Rock State Park?
Chimney Rock State Park covers 8,014 acres (3,243 ha).
How do I get to Chimney Rock State Park?
The nearest town is Asheville, North Carolina. about 25 miles southeast of Asheville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of North Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimney_Rock_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).