Chimney Rock & Hickory Nut Falls

One day, we visited Chimney Rock State Park and climbed the 26 stories of stairs to the very top of that giant monolith. The panoramic views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure were amazing. After waiting out a rain storm at the top and hiking back down to the bottom, we had lunch in Chimney Rock village. We returned to the park and hiked a beautiful trail to Hickory Nut Falls, which is featured in the movie, The Last of the Mohicans.