Climb 499 Steps to the Top of Chimney Rock for Incredible Views!

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Chimney Rock State Park is one of the most popular parks to visit in Western North Carolina.

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It was on our itinerary for when my parents visited us in Raleigh from Australia.

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Chimney Rock

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It's a 35-million-year-old, 315-foot high large granite outcropping located on a summit

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From the top you get amazing 75-mile views of Hickory Nut Gorge, Lake Lure and The Blue Ridge mountains.

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SWIPE UP TO SEE MORE OF WHY YOU SHOULD CLIMB THE CHIMNEY ROCK!

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