Definitely a gem in the area. I'm grateful I stumbled on it when I took the back way out of my…read moreneighborhood. To have this type of rock climbing facility is incredible and in our small rural area. About 20 minutes from downtown Greenville, it's in the Blue Ridge area of Taylors. Inside is incredible. All different challenges and climbing wall paths. We could easy stay for hours with all ages. Additionally special yoga classes on Monday and Wednesday are up my ally. Whether you want the kids to wear out some energy or just a fun date, I highly recommend it!

This was my first time climbing in over 15 years and talk about fulfilling your adventurous desire!…read moreThe staff was friendly and helpful in getting me signed up with the waiver on the front desk iPads, getting climbing shoes (go up a size or two), and strapping on the harness. It was much scarier than I remember once you get about halfway up your brain tells you to get down and you feel like you could fall, but remember its just a mental game you play with yourself, knowing you're strapped in and safe is half the battle! So exciting once you reach the top and lower back down. My friend who climbs a lot belayed me up a beginner and intermediate course. The neon tape at eye level across the entire facility has a number on it from 5-10. The 5 is easier an the higher you go up in number the more difficult the climb. They have bouldering areas and an automatic belay machine too! There's a mini American Warrior course in the back and they use the grassy hill for slip and slides sometimes! Lots of yummy snacks and drinks available like Clif and Kind bars, fruit, nuts, etc. The place was easy to find with GPS but it will feel like you're driving through a neighborhood. The gravel parking lot was large enough to accomodate about 20 cars.

It is a short hike that is moderate with difficult sections but the views were worth it. I…read morerecommend going at an off time since parking is limited.

It's a short trail (1m round trip) with limited parking options and a lot of vertical climb aided…read moreby railroad tie timbers positioned as erosion-limiting stairs. The view is pretty good, especially in a clear day, but there are better hikes to be had IMO.

Very, very happy with our experience with Fox and with our guide, Forrest…read more I have climbed twice in my life, the last time being 20 years ago, and my partner had only ever climbed indoors previously, so this booking of a half day guided climb was pretty new to us. That being said, it was a fantastic experience. Forrest was very professional and we both felt very safe. The place we climbed was super cool and beautiful, and I have no trouble recommending this company for anyone beginner to expert (another guide was with a much lire experienced group above us, literally).

Climbed with Fox multiple times, Chimney Rock NC. Great staff, great experience…read more Reasonable rates. Kids loved it!

Great parking area with bathrooms. Incredibly well-marked trails. Beautiful place for a hike.read more

Like South Mountain it isn't worth the drive. A bit moderate with somewhat strenuous incline but…read moreit's mainly so-so. To many properties around it & a lot of fun fire from them.

During busy times you may have problems finding parking (paid area) The trail starts off with a…read morecouple of flights of stairs. When you reach the top the left side is the "easier" side up to the top and the right side is more stone stairs that is a shorter distance, but tougher climb. We took the left side going up and down. There are large rock areas along the way, which might make it difficult if you have mobility problems. Otherwise, it was a bit wet on the path in places, but it had rained a good bit of the day before. The whole path is a light incline the entire way up, but an easy decline on the way down. There are no sitting areas along the path when you reached the top there are two overlooked areas. The better view is the one all the way to the right there is a sign, noting the continental divide on either side of White side Mountain very cool. It was definitely worth the hike. It took us about 30 minutes to get to the top. I saw people with dogs and children a lot. It is a very family friendly activity.

This might be my new favorite trail! The parking lot was very busy but we did not see many people…read moreon the trail. There are lots of look outs and the views are amazing! Bathrooms are pretty gross.

Traveled from Charlotte to check this gym out. This is a BOULDERING only gym. Name is misleading as…read morewe expected to have some rope walls. $18/person for a day pass is steep. Bouldering routes were nicely set, but it was definitely not worth the price of admission.

Not kid friendly. It's more of a fitness workout gym for teens and adults. Wasted money to find…read morethis out after about 10 minutes.

A heads up from the get-go, this is not a rope-based climbing gym. They're in a warehouse without…read morehigh ceilings so top rope and course setting including clip-in points is not a thing here. There is another place in Boone for that, though admittedly their hours are much shorter. I was happy to find this place open on a Saturday evening until 10pm. There's plenty of wall space if there are just a few climbers here but I bet it can easily get crowded. There is lots of other equipment for cross training, but most of it is quite dated. Like something your dad or uncle had in their garage in their teens and 20s. A rusted fan-bike and nylon wrapped, thin foam padded bench. There's a cool "moon board" on the opposite side of the gym at a 40 degree angle. I personally have a hard enough time climbing vertical walls though. There are some rings and balls suspended from the ceiling for you to impress your friends or yourself with some gymnastics level moves. And of course lots of fingerboard options. Normally a Saturday would be packed I bet but I came in during an event elsewhere in town that was specifically popular with the climbing types. So I basically had the gym to myself. At a price of $14 (I brought my own shoes and chalk, not sure if they rent them) it was in line with the gym back home in Charlotte. There's a waiver process that will take you a few minutes to complete. The bathrooms are large and there's a relatively limited amount of cubby space to put your stuff. The hand holds felt tight and I didn't find a single spinner. I was able to clear all of their V0s, most of their V1s and one of their V2s. As you can see I'm barely a bouldering beginner but I will say these seemed to fall in line with my expectation for difficulty. Lastly, the music choice for the evening I was there was not kid friendly and not really to my liking. I imagine it would be different on crowded days or if children were here. All considered though, I would definitely come back.

A moderately difficult trail that allows some great views when you get to the end. It's about 3…read moremiles and 1700 ft in elevation. It was my second time hiking ever and I didn't have much issues. There was ice on some of the surfaces because of the winter weather so be careful.

The drive isn't too bad - less enjoyable than the Great Smokey Mountain Trail. We did see a small…read moreheard of elk on our way from Waynesville - which was pretty neat. The area is clean and pretty natural. You'll pass a small shop and and local inn on our way.

We had an amazing time with our tour guide, Joe. He was full of knowledge and there to help if we…read moreneeded a hand getting over any tricky spots. Would definitely do it again and high recommend.

Great trip! Joe and Daniel led an awesome trip on Cove Creek Canyon. They made the trip fun and…read moresafe. The guys were personable and approachable. They made the trip feel safe and fun at the same time. While my wife was nervous as she'd never done any like this before, they made it easy to feel at ease. We highly recommend their company. Loved it!

Drive out to see chimney Rock. The drive there was winding with some rough roads. Still dealing…read morewith hurricane damage. We entered Park with no problems And paid the entrance fee which covers the elevator ride to the top exiting into the gift store. We then climbed to forty steps up to the rock. Stairs easily accessible and well maintained. The view was spectacular. They have several hikes in the area. They even have a short easy hikes for children.

One of North Carolina's most iconic sights, Chimney Rock towers proudly above the Hickory Nut…read moreGorge, just west of Lake Lure and about 25 miles southeast of Asheville. The top of this 315-foot high 'gneiss monolith' is accessible to visitors via either a winding series of stairs or a convenient elevator, depending on your stamina level. But regardless of how you ascend, the spectacular view from the summit is well worth the time and effort. Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to the park and to the river valley below, which still looked like a scar across the landscape when we visited 15 months later. Still, many of the hikes, including the Four Seasons trail, from the lower parking lot to the base of Chimney Rock, have been reopened and are well worth exploring if you have the time. One highly recommended adventure is the 1.5-mile (round-trip) Hickory Nut Trail, which leads to the base of one of the tallest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Movie buffs will recognize the falls from the 1992 film 'Last of the Mohicans,' a portion of which was filmed here. Adult admission to the park is $17 for the day, and passes can be booked online in advance. There are gift shops, snacks and facilities available at multiple locations, including both the upper and lower lots and near the summit of Chimney Rock. Yes, it's an expensive outing, so try to take advantage of the many trails and sights this expansive park has to offer. We made a fairly quick stop on our recent trip, but plan on coming back next summer to hike to the base of Hickory Nut Falls and explore the Skyline Trail along the top of the ridgeline. After you leave the park, be sure to spend some time visiting the shops and restaurants in the Town of Chimney Rock, just across the Broad River. Devastated by Helene, this resilient community is still recovering, and tourist dollars are an essential lifeline. No visit to the North Carolina mountains is complete with a stop at Chimney Rock State Park. It's an unforgettable experience in one of America's most scenic regions, and a special place that you'll want to come back to again and again.