Salty Pines -Lake Lure, NC

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

BEARS you say? YES WE DO! While they aren’t guaranteed to grace you with their presence, they are around! We have provided horns and bells and you should definitely educate yourself and be BEAR AWARE! Here is a helpful link…

Practical solutions that help people and communities reduce human-bear conflicts and coexist with bears. Lots of resources to download.

06/16/2026

How close is Salty Pines to the Lake? Can you walk there?
Questions you may be wondering! It depends on which lake you are inquiring about. There are 2 private lakes within the Riverbend community. They are both quiet and peaceful and do not allow motor boats.
Little Mirror Lake is about .4 miles, Big Mirror Lake Beach is .6 miles.
While you CAN walk there on the gravel roads, you are in the mountains and the roads are full of switch backs (twists and turns) so I drive the 3-ish minutes to the beach.
See pic of Big Mirror Lake.
Lake Lure is not walkable. It is a 17 minute drive from our door to the beach depending on traffic and road conditions.

06/16/2026

One of the most iconic hiking trails in Western North Carolina has reached a major restoration milestone since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region in September 2024. The Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail, a 3.6-mile, 1,775-feet climb up the paternal peak, has partially reopened.

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06/16/2026

Did you know? NC State’s Reptile, the Eastern Box Turtle, is quite the homebody! These reptiles travel less than 255 yards from the nest where they were born. Here at the Park we have three ambassador Eastern Box Turtles. Lacey, Mac, and Waffle. Stop by our Animal Discovery Den to meet our shelled friends.

More info on our animal ambassadors can be found at ChimneyRockPark.com

06/16/2026

The Park is reopening with new and important changes as we work through storm recovery efforts. Get the latest on how to make the most of your visit.