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Hickory Nut Falls

📍 Chimney Rock, NC🥾 1.4 mi round trip · moderate🎟 Per-person admission fee at the Chimney Rock access area (day-use at the Rumbling Bald access is free)

A 404-foot moderate 1.4-mile waterfall.

Getting there

moderate1.4 mi round trip404 ftDog-friendly

Per-person admission fee at the Chimney Rock access area (day-use at the Rumbling Bald access is free)

Our take

Day-use access: Per-person admission fee at the Chimney Rock access area (day-use at the Rumbling Bald access is free). Trail: 1.4 miles round trip. Difficulty: Moderate.

Notable: 404 feet tall, dogs allowed.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Appalachian waterfalls run fullest after winter and spring rain and snowmelt.

How long to budget

1-2 hours

Who it suits

Good for

  • a moderate day hike
  • bringing your dog

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Hickory Nut Falls?

Per-person admission fee at the Chimney Rock access area (day-use at the Rumbling Bald access is free)

How do I get to Hickory Nut Falls?

Via a 1.4-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.

Can I bring my dog to Hickory Nut Falls?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

Hickory Nut Falls in Western North Carolina

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Quick facts

Height404 ft
Trail1.4 mi round trip
Difficultymoderate
Fee / permitPer-person admission fee at the Chimney Rock access area (day-use at the Rumbling Bald access is free)
Managing agencyNC State Parks — Chimney Rock State Park
DogsAllowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyRutherford County
RegionWestern North Carolina
Official pageView source ↗

Source

ncparks.gov

NC State Parks official Chimney Rock State Park trails page, checked Aug 2026. Dogs must be leashed (max 6ft) and are not allowed in buildings or the elevator.

Checked August 2026.