Hike the 1.5-mile loop by the boulders and cliffs. Rumbling Bald Trail: Now part of the Chimney Rock State Park, this is a popular spot for rock climbing, bouldering and hiking. The street address is 2930 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure. Admission is around $10/adults, $9/seniors, $8/age 4-12 - includes water park. Early and late season, it's weekend only - and 7 days a week mid-June through mid-August. It's open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. There are also restrooms, changing rooms, a snack bar, and picnic tables. The Beach: While the wide sandy beach and lake are owned by the town, a private company maintains the beach and its amenities that include a waterslide into the lake and a water park perfect for a hot summer day. Access is provided via a town marina, beach, and park. The lake is owned by the town of Lake Lure, with private homes surrounding most of the lake. Nearby is shopping and restaurants in the village of Chimney Rock. Take a relaxing walk on the boardwalk any time of the year (free) and cross the Flowering Bridge. It has been a filming location for scenes from the movies Thunder Road, Dirty Dancing, A Breed Apart, The Last of the Mohicans, and Firestarter. From the top of Chimney Rock, there are spectacular views of the lake and gorge. Located about 27 miles from Asheville, Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by lush mountain tops and sheer granite cliffs. One of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

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