Chimney Rock State Wildlife Area
Nature preserve
623 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Chimney Rock
Few parks or trails are on the map in Chimney Rock
9% of Chimney Rock’s land is conserved, about 2,004 acres. 1,932 acres are parks and preserves, 8,945 per 1,000 residents. 26% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
9%
2,004 acres · of 36.1 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,932 ac
8,945 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
26%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,224 ft
Chimney Rock
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
2,004 conserved acres
9% of Chimney Rock’s land. Who manages Chimney Rock’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,926 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits79 ac
State Recreation Area · 1,926 acConservation Easement · 79 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 78 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borst Valley Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 1,303 | Open |
| Chimney Rock Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 623 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Chimney Rock
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock1,224 ft elevation
DirectionsWhen to get out
The walking year in Chimney Rock
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 29 | 42 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 58 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Chimney Rock →
Questions about parks and trails in Chimney Rock
Are dogs allowed on Chimney Rock’s trails?
Chimney Rock State Wildlife Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Chimney Rock?
2,850 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Chimney Rock or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,932 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Chimney Rock neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →