Chimney Rock State Park
| Chimney Rock State Park | |
|---|---|
Chimney Rock, a 315-foot (96 m) gneiss monolith | |
| Location | Rutherford, North Carolina, United States |
| Coordinates | 35°25′59″N 82°15′02″W / 35.43306°N 82.25056°W |
| Area | 8,014 acres (32.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,280 ft (690 m) |
| Established | May 4, 2005 |
| Named for | Chimney Rock |
| Governing body | North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/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.