Camp Overnight Or Rent A Cabin At Hanging Rock State Park Visitors can reach Hanging Rock by flying to Piedmont Triad Airport, which is about a one-hour drive away. The state park is free to enter.

In 0.9 miles, turn left onto Grassy Ridge Rd, then in another 0.9 miles you’ll arrive at Gorges State Park. READ MORE: Highlights of Driving the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway NC (BRP MP 412) ...

With park access limited, the only open route to Chimney Rock is NC-9 through Lake Lure. Other routes, including US 74A from Asheville, US 64 from Hendersonville and NC 9 from Black Mountain ...