Has anyone hiked Chimney Rock?

[rooster222]

I'm afraid of heights, but really want to do this. Will I be freaking out the entire hike?

[heywhat]

There are multiple Chimney Rocks... can you clarify which one you mean?

[rooster222]

May 6, 2016 11:21:17 GMT -5 sexycarrot said:

I haven't been there, but I have heard it has an elevator if you get there and decide not to hike it. (the one in NC).

The elevator is not working. They are doing some kind of major overhaul on it.

[rooster222]

May 6, 2016 11:11:30 GMT -5 heywhat said:

There are multiple Chimney Rocks... can you clarify which one you mean?

The one in NC, outside of Asheville.

[CrazyLucky]

I've done it. It's is really nice and worth the climb. If you are afraid of heights, I do think it would be difficult.

[rooster222]

May 6, 2016 14:16:15 GMT -5 CrazyLucky said:

I've done it. It's is really nice and worth the climb. If you are afraid of heights, I do think it would be difficult.


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Do the stairs feel very sturdy and substantial? I feel like, if they are, I might be ok.

[orval]

I was there in Nov. I could not do the stairs. I got about 5 flights up and stopped. The stairs are sturdy, however they are the kind where you can see through the risers (like stairs on a deck). That freaks me out. My ds and dh did just fine.

[rooster222]

May 7, 2016 5:41:56 GMT -5 orval said:

I was there in Nov. I could not do the stairs. I got about 5 flights up and stopped. The stairs are sturdy, however they are the kind where you can see through the risers (like stairs on a deck). That freaks me out. My ds and dh did just fine.

Oh I hate those kind of stairs and so does my oldest daughter! Even if I can get through it, she may not be able to.

How wide is the gap where you can see through?

I am hoping we will at least make it part of the way, until we reach a landing with views. I'll probably already be rattled from the mountain driving. Ugh!

[orval]

May 7, 2016 8:58:50 GMT -5 rooster222 said:

May 7, 2016 5:41:56 GMT -5 orval said:

I was there in Nov. I could not do the stairs. I got about 5 flights up and stopped. The stairs are sturdy, however they are the kind where you can see through the risers (like stairs on a deck). That freaks me out. My ds and dh did just fine.

Oh I hate those kind of stairs and so does my oldest daughter! Even if I can get through it, she may not be able to.

How wide is the gap where you can see through?

I am hoping we will at least make it part of the way, until we reach a landing with views. I'll probably already be rattled from the mountain driving. Ugh!

The risers are probably 6 inches.  I think you have to get pretty far up to see much.  There are trees in the way.  There are nice views from the gift shop area.  There is a good hike to a waterfall as well.  Some stairs, but not on the side of the mountain.

[lolo]

May 7, 2016 5:41:56 GMT -5 orval said:

I was there in Nov. I could not do the stairs. I got about 5 flights up and stopped. The stairs are sturdy, however they are the kind where you can see through the risers (like stairs on a deck). That freaks me out. My ds and dh did just fine.

Oh fuck no! I think I would pee myself.