📜 Geological monolith and state park in North Carolina.
🔍 Offers panoramic views, hiking, and rock climbing.

Why Go

🏞️ Panoramic views of Hickory Nut Gorge
🥾 Hiking trails, including to Hickory Nut Falls
🧗 Rock climbing for all levels
🦅 Birdwatching and wildlife exploration
🛗 26-story elevator to summit

Why Avoid

🚧 Temporary entrance due to storm damage
⚠️ Reservations required for entry
🚗 Specific routes closed to non-local traffic

Tips

🗓️ Check current hours and road conditions online
⏰ Arrive within 2 hours of reservation, no later than 4:30pm
🎟️ Annual pass offers unlimited visits and discounts

Cost

💰 Adults $17, Youth (5-15) $8, children under 4 free.

Hours

🕒 Daily, entry 8:30am-4:30pm (winter) or 8:30am-5:30pm (spring-fall). Park closes 6pm/7pm.

🅿️ Parking

Upper Parking Lot available.