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STATE PARKS
CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE
CHIMNEY ROCK AT CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK
(pictured on right)
431 Main St., Chimney Rock
828.625.9611
trails, hiking, picnic, waterfalls, educational, rock
climbing, vistas, elevator inside a mountain

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LAKE LURE
RUMBLING BALD AT CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK
827 Boys Camp Rd., Lake Lure

828.625.1823
walking and hiking trails, variety of bouldering access,
river angling

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BOSTIC
SOUTH MOUNTAIN GAME LANDS & STATE PARK

U.S. Hwy. 64 & Roper Hollow Rd., Bostic
828.433.8131
experienced hikers, waterfalls and creeks, camping, hunting

PARKS
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BUFFALO CREEK PARK

DITTMER-WATTS NATURE TRAIL PARK

RUTHERFORDTON
CRESTVIEW PARK

Park St., Rutherfordton
828.287.3520
baseball and multi-purpose fields, tennis courts, basketball
courts, horseshoe pits, 2 playgrounds, covered picnic area

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THE COUNTY'S EAST END FIND. With 20,000 acres
of public land operated by the N.C. Wildlife Resource
Commission, this public property is adjacent to South
Mountains State Park and is great for RV or tent camping,
hiking, fishing and hunting.
SPINDALE

X PAVILION ON PARK SQUARE (POPS)

271 N.C. 9, Lake Lure
828.625.9983
nature trails, family and pet friendly

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South Mountains
Game Lands and State Park

LAKE LURE
MORSE PARK

2191 Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure
walking, hiking and mountain bike trails

VII

A BACKPACK STUFFED FULL OF SURPRISES. From
native wildlife and diverse vegetation, to educational
trails and exquisite views, the park inspires and delivers
at every turn, crook, and corner. At an elevation of more
than 2,200 ft., and as far as 75 mile views, the Chimney
Rock monolith is an icon of the Southeastern United
States! Enjoy a steady, yet scenic staircase hike to the
top, or take the 26-story elevator.

IX CHARLES DEVINEY PARK

2948 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure
828.625.9983
landscape meadows, river view, wetlands, paved paths

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Chimney Rock State Park

CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE
RIVERWALK

195 Main St., Chimney Rock Village
picnic, river view

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INSIDER TIPS

KIWANIS PARK

Green St., Rutherfordton
828.287.3520
picnic, swings, kids track trail, creek

TOP 10 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

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225 Greer St., Spindale
playground, tennis and basketball courts, picnic

FOREST CITY

Park Sq., Forest City
amphitheater, splash pad, restrooms

XI HARDIN ROAD PARK

389 Hardin Rd., Forest City
picnic, play area

XII SUMMEY PARK

Vance St., Forest City
rubberized oval track, baseball fields

XIII JAMES CROWE MEMORIAL PARK
Cherry Mountain St., Forest City
828.248.5220
play areas, picnic, baseball

BOSTIC

XIV MAX GUNTER PARK

124 Carson St., Bostic
playground, picnic

ELLENBORO

XV HONEYSUCKLE PARK

2521 N.C. 120 Hwy., Mooresboro
playground, picnic shelter, tennis courts, ball fields

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