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Brother Wolf’s hiking club members with shelter dogs.
“Chimney Rock has incredible views and a variety of easy to moderately difficult trails for dogs and their owners. Dogs are man’s best friend—a trip to Chimney Rock wouldn’t be complete without bringing your furry family members! We’re delighted the Park is so welcoming as a pet-friendly outdoor destination,” said Denise Bitz, Executive Director of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.
Chimney Rock is a pet-friendly outdoor destination with five unique hiking trails, a 404-foot-tall waterfall and up to 75-mile panoramic views of Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge from its iconic Chimney. Chimney Rock welcomes leashed pets in all the Park’s outdoor public areas and asks that guests please clean up after their four-legged family members. Our pet-friendly hiking trails include:
• Great Woodland Adventure– Fun for Fido and the kids (kids-at-heart, too)! With interactive Discovery Stations along the way, you’ll learn about some of the animals that call Chimney Rock home.
• Four Seasons trail– This trail will give your energetic pup some great exercise with a vertical climb of more than 400 feet.
• Hickory Nut Falls trail– Your pet’s reward at the end of the trail is the cool mists of 404-foot-tall Hickory Nut Falls, the second highest on the east coast.
• Outcroppings– a network of stairs and boardwalks leading up to the Chimney, where you and your dog can drool over the panoramic views of Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge.
• Skyline trail– A great way to exercise your dog, the Skyline trail has many steps, but the jaw-dropping views make the effort worthwhile.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is a North Carolina 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. Brother Wolf, the only no-kill animal shelter in Asheville, rescues dogs and cats that are strays, surrendered by owners or at-risk of being euthanized at other local shelters. The shelter located at 31 Glendale Avenue in Asheville. To volunteer, donate or adopt a pet, visit www.bwar.org. Follow us on our Facebook page: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.
Article and photo submitted by: Matt Popowski, PR & Events Coordinator Chimney Rock Management, LLC
