The hiking trail begins at the Meadows and ends at its junction with Hickory Nut Falls Trail. The trail is steep, gaining about 400 feet in elevation.

The trail’s main attractions are the large rock formations and some wildflowers and indigenous plants not found on the other trails in the park.

Location

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Coordinates: 35.4319000244, -82.2493972778

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Getting There

From Rutherfordton, NC, take US 64 west to Lake Lure. Continue to Chimney Rock State Park. The Four Seasons Trail is within the park.

Trail Photos

Chimney Rock Chimney Rock SP Lake Lure NC 20210610 135244596.jpg — Photo: bobistraveling (CC BY 2.0)

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Deep Gap Trail

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