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Fall Color Makes a Splash in the Park and Time Change Brings New Hours

Fall color is peaking in Hickory Nut Gorge, making this the best time for leaf-seekers to visit the Park. Check out our Fall Color Report, updated every Thursday, for the most accurate picture of what fall is looking like in the Park these days.

Daylight Saving Time has come to a close, marking the official end to the summer season at Chimney Rock. Our fall and winter hours can always be found on the home page of the website. Ticket Plaza hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, and guests can stay and hike until 6pm.