Hike Description
Waypoint Adventure will be guiding an accessible outdoor climbing program that will provide a supportive and challenging environment to beginners and experienced climbers alike. This program will meet next to the Chimney Rock Gift shop to get started. The climb site is a short walk around the corner from the bathrooms. During this program, you will be encouraged to confront your limitations and attain your goals, all within the framework of discovery and fun! Waypoint will provide adaptive equipment, personal instruction, ample climbing time, and trained staff who will support and instruct.
Location/Directions
Chimney Rock State Park
174 Chimney Rock Park Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746
Coordinates: 35.432528, -82.249684
The only open route into Chimney Rock is NC 9 through Lake Lure. All other routes remain closed to non-local traffic, including US 74A from Asheville, US 64 from Hendersonville, and NC 9 from Black Mountain. You will pass a fee station when you enter the park. Tell the attendant you are with Waypoint Adventure and they will waive you through. Drive all the way to the top of the road to park. We will gather at the top of the park to the right of the gift shop and walk to the trailhead together.
What to Bring
Accommodations and equipment can be made by special request, please email or call Waypoint at least two weeks before the date of the trip to make arrangements.
Conditions
The climbing site is around the corner from the gift shop right past the bathrooms near the picnic tables.
Transportation
Waypoint will not be providing transportation.
Bathrooms
Accessible restrooms are located across from the Chimney Rock gift shop.
Instructors
Ryan Carlson, Theresa Scott
Contact Information
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: 828-483-3383
03/27/2026
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 20
Registration starts on 02/04/2026 and ends on 03/24/2026.
Please contact Waypoint Adventure NC if you have any questions.