Hickory Nut Waterfall at Chimney Rock State Park

Hickory Nut Falls is a 404-foot waterfall located inside Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina. Falls Creek starts from natural springs on top of Chimney Rock Mountain and continues eastward down a rocky ravine into the Rocky Broad River below. Because of lack of sunlight on much of this rock wall, it supports several rare species of plants that prefer cooler climates such as Deerhair Bullrush, Galax, Tassle-rue, and Yellow-root among the shady rocks and moisture-laden air.