Adventure Guide
Sightseeing
Chimney Rock
https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/
Lake Lure Adventure Company
470 Memorial Hwyhttps://lakelureadventurecompany.com/
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkwayhttps://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Wayhttps://www.ncarboretum.org/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/bearwallow-mountain-trail--2
95 locals recommend
Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain Rdhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/bearwallow-mountain-trail--2
Lake Lure / Washburn Marina
2930 Memorial Hwyhttps://www.lakeluretours.com/
https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/view_trail/hickory-nut-falls-trail/
20 locals recommend
Hickory Nut Falls
https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/view_trail/hickory-nut-falls-trail/
The Wildcat Rock Trail features a series of outstanding landmarks as you climb toward the summit of Bearwallow Mountain. These include a stunning waterfall, breathtaking views from a rock outcrop, and a picturesque ridgeline meadow. After five miles of sometimes strenuous hiking, the Wildcat Rock Trail reaches the summit of Bearwallow Mountain, with its panoramic views. The new two-mile extension that connects to Bearwallow Mountain opened in November 2020.
18 locals recommend
Wildcat Rock Trail
3823 Gerton HwyThe Wildcat Rock Trail features a series of outstanding landmarks as you climb toward the summit of Bearwallow Mountain. These include a stunning waterfall, breathtaking views from a rock outcrop, and a picturesque ridgeline meadow. After five miles of sometimes strenuous hiking, the Wildcat Rock Trail reaches the summit of Bearwallow Mountain, with its panoramic views. The new two-mile extension that connects to Bearwallow Mountain opened in November 2020.
This is my favorite hike! 🤩 Eagle Rock is part of the Chimney Rock State Park at streams and an old growth forest. 3,400 foot elevation. From the summit, look north toward Mt. Mitchell and Grandfather Mountain. On a clear day, you can look east all the way to downtown Charlotte. It's more than 2,000 feet in elevation above Lake Lure below. From the small parking area at the end of Shumont Road, you can hike to Eagle Rock easily as it is .4 mile from gravel parking area.
If you want to go further, follow the Weed Patch Trail all the way to Tunnel Rock.
It's a rare trail that opens backcountry adventures for hikers, mountain bikers and rock climbers. Weed Patch Trail traverses rugged mountain terrain through a remote wilderness area. Along the way, find rock outcrops with long range views, pristine mountain
Eagle Rock
1999 State Rd 2798This is my favorite hike! 🤩 Eagle Rock is part of the Chimney Rock State Park at streams and an old growth forest. 3,400 foot elevation. From the summit, look north toward Mt. Mitchell and Grandfather Mountain. On a clear day, you can look east all the way to downtown Charlotte. It's more than 2,000 feet in elevation above Lake Lure below. From the small parking area at the end of Shumont Road, you can hike to Eagle Rock easily as it is .4 mile from gravel parking area.
If you want to go further, follow the Weed Patch Trail all the way to Tunnel Rock.
It's a rare trail that opens backcountry adventures for hikers, mountain bikers and rock climbers. Weed Patch Trail traverses rugged mountain terrain through a remote wilderness area. Along the way, find rock outcrops with long range views, pristine mountain
City/town information
Asheville
https://www.exploreasheville.com/
Black Mountain
https://www.exploreblackmountain.com/
Hendersonville
https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/
Lake Lure
http://www.townoflakelure.com/visitors.php
Food scene
https://burntshirtvineyards.com/chimney-rock/
79 locals recommend
The Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro
438 Main Sthttps://burntshirtvineyards.com/chimney-rock/
Coffee on the Rocks
435 Main Sthttp://www.coffeeontherocks.net/
The Local Joint
1185B Charlotte Hwyhttps://www.thelocaljointnc.com/
The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant
910 Main Sthttps://theesmeralda.com/chimney-rock-restaurant/
La Strada At Lake Lure
2693 Memorial Hwyhttps://theesmeralda.com/chimney-rock-restaurant/
Larkin's On the Lake Restaurant
1020 Memorial Hwyhttps://www.lakehouselakelure.com/
Lured Market & Grill
2655 Memorial Hwyhttps://www.luredmarketandgrill.com/
Point Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola Rdhttps://pointlookoutvineyards.com/
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
588 Chestnut Gap Rdhttps://www.saintpaulfarms.com/
This family owned boutique vineyard is located in the idyllic setting of the Western North Carolina mountains on property that exemplifies the Crest of the Blue Ridge region and the mineral based mountain soils that surround. This beautiful 35-acre vineyard has been in the family for over two hundred years and is built on a heritage of friends and family and a deep love of the land.
8 locals recommend
Souther Williams Vineyard
655 Hoopers Creek RoadThis family owned boutique vineyard is located in the idyllic setting of the Western North Carolina mountains on property that exemplifies the Crest of the Blue Ridge region and the mineral based mountain soils that surround. This beautiful 35-acre vineyard has been in the family for over two hundred years and is built on a heritage of friends and family and a deep love of the land.
Horseback Riding
Cedar Creek Stables
542 Cedar Creek RdTubing
Zen Tubing
1648 Brevard Rd