Near Skyline Trail
View of the Chimney and Lake Lure
Near Skyline Trail
Hickory Nut Falls
Near Skyline Trail
Top of Hickory Nut Falls viewed at the end of the Skyline Trail.
Near Skyline Trail
Hickory Nut Falls

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Skyline Trail

3.8 (4 Ratings)
An out and back trail on Chimney Rock Mountain above Hickory Nut Gorge ending at Hickory Nut Falls.
1
mi
Distance
91
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
CaveCommonly BackpackedViewsWaterfall

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.99mi
Distance
91ft
Elevation Gain
291ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,724ft
High Point
2,471ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts out switchbacking up Chimney Rock Mountain towards Peregrine Point then heads west past numerous springs until it arrives at the head of Hickory Nut Falls. This trail is located in the Chimney Rock State Park area.

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