Directions to various attractions in the park are located throughout.
Restrooms and vending machines are plentiful in the park.
A climbing tower for children at the Meadows.
The Great Woodland Adventure Trailhead.
Hickory Nut Falls Trailhead across from the Meadows.
Chimney Rock from the parking lot.
A restaurant and gift shop at the base of Chimney Rock.
Lake Lure seen from the parking lot.
The beginning of 500 stairs to Chimney Rock.
Paths have been carved through the rock to make it easier.
Stairs. So many stairs.
The view from Vista Rock.
Just 200 steps left.
The final flight of stairs to the Chimney.
The view from Chimney Rock.
Exclamation Point Trail leads even higher for unprecedented views.
There are multiple viewing places along the walkway at the top.
The gap between the mountain and the Chimney.
Pulpit Rock from above.
The view of Chimney Rock and Hickory Nut Gorge.
The stairs make this hike much more accessible.
The Grotto.
There are two paths leading to the Chimney: One takes you past Pulpit Rock, the other passes the Grotto and Subway.
A hiker winds through the rock gaps.
Day use picnic area with grills.