The Best Hiking in Lake Lure

This hike is a strenuous 2.4 miles that takes about 1.5 hours to complete. The trail is not maintained--it is an old logging road--so there are lots of loose rocks and you frequently have to hop over the washout/creek. However, the difficulty on the way up is extremely rewarding at the top!The tr...

Party Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Rumbling Bald Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Located off of Boys Camp Rd. in Lake Lure, North Carolina, Rumbling Bald is a huge boulder yard that has been in use since the 1970's and has begun to flourish. Conveniently at the trail head is a gravel parking lot with three Port A Johns to use. Make sure you get to the parking lot early thou...

Great Woodland Adventure Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Four Seasons Trail to Hickory Nut Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Four Seasons Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Four Seasons Trail to Chimney Rock is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Hickory Nut Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.

This waterfall is located inside of the Chimney Rock State Park. There is a fee of 15 dollars to go to the State Park but it is very worth it because of the beautiful scenery and beautiful views. The hike to the waterfall is partially uphill on the way. When you get to the waterfall there are a f...

Exclamation Point and Skyline Trail to Hickory Nut Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Chimney Rock, North Carolina.

Chimney rock is a beautiful slab of weather granite that is visible from miles around. To get to this hike you'll want to head to Lake Lure in North Carolina, a beautiful lake located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Follow the signs for Chimney Rock and take the switchback road up t...

Exclamation Point and Devil's Head is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Buffalo Creek Park Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Eagle Rock is located in Chimney Rock State Park and is a hot spot for climbers and hikers! The hike to the overlook at Eagle Rock is 0.4 miles, and it's one of the most bang-for-your-buck trails in the area. We love to picnic out on the rock as it's in the sun most of the day. If you decide to...

Weed Patch Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Black Mountain, North Carolina.