Events

NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth! Join a Park Ranger to learn more about this holiday, and make a craft.

Do you ever wonder what goes on in the Park after dark? Join a naturalist on the Hickory Nut Falls Trail and learn who comes out when the sun goes down. This unique hike is the perfect time to learn about some of the Park’s rarely-seen residents Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $11 Adult Read More

Summer is our busiest hiking season of the year for, it’s the perfect time to explore and capture the scenery. Share your best summer trail photos—you could win a prize! GREAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO 3 WINNING ENTRIES 1st Prize: The winning photo will be our Facebook cover photo for two weeks, and the Read More

 Celebrate America’s  250th Anniversary, and 110 years of Chimney Rock by joining us on this special hike to learn more about the Park's unique history! Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $11 Adult Annual Passholder, $15 Youth, $9 Youth Annual Passholder.

Come celebrate “World Ranger Day” as you take a walk and read “What a Park Ranger Does” written by Joseph Hiatt, a former Chimney Rock State Park Ranger. Begin at the Great Woodland Adventure Trailhead and  follow the pages as you explore the trail! The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with Read More

Join us as we celebrate World Ranger Day! Our Park Rangers work hard to keep our parks and public lands open,safe,and accessible for all. Did you know that many rangers are also firefighters, EMTs, police officers, and more? Meet a Park Ranger and learn about the many hats a Park Ranger wears.    Cost: Included Read More

Hickory Nut Gorge and Chimney Rock are home to many species of fabulous fungi. Whether you’re a mycology expert or a casual observer of these mysterious mushrooms, there’s a lot to learn on this guided hike with a naturalist as you investigate some terrific toadstools!   Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $11 Adult Annual Read More

Are you up for the challenge? The final event of the Lake Lure Olympiad takes place right here in Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. Run or jog up the 3.2-mile park road and be rewarded with a stunning view of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge foothills.   More information and registration at Read More

Learn how to utilize your phone to take pictures of the Park’s beautiful scenery. You will learn the fundamentals of photography, and gain an eye for the “perfect shot.” Photographers at any level are welcome to join, we look forward to seeing what you capture!  Cost: $11 Adult Annual Passholder, $9 Youth Annual Passholder.

Do you ever wonder what goes on in the Park after dark? Join a Naturalist on the Hickory Nut Falls Trail and learn who comes out when the sun goes down. This unique hike is the perfect time to learn about some of the Park’s rarely-seen residents Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $11 Adult Read More