Parks and Preserves

Hickory Nut Gorge contains a number of parks and preserves that are little-known outside of Western North Carolina, such as Chimney Rock Park, NC, with one of the highest waterfalls in the state. These special gems are just waiting to be discovered. Hickory Nut Gorge State Park is a brand new state park with beautiful waterfalls, rushing streams and verdant forests.

Imagine living at Hickory Nut Forest, where these magnificent natural wonders will be practically in your backyard. For the nature lover or outdoor enthusiast, it’is a dream come true. Other attractions in the gorge include:

• Rumbling Bald, a major rock climbing mecca with spectacular, vertical rock walls.
  
• Bat Cave, the largest bat cave in the world.
  
• Florence Preserve, 560 protected acres in Gerton with miles of hiking trails.
  

Chimney Rock Park.

White trillium.

 

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Hickory Nut Gorge State Park with Lake Lure in the distance.

Rumbling Bald.