World's Edge Trail at Rumbling Bald
Chimney Rock & Lake Lure
hard · 2.4 mi · +800 ft · ~1h 30m · 30 min from downtown
Features: cliff top, views, Lake Lure
World's Edge Trail at Rumbling Bald is a hard 2.4-mile hike in Chimney Rock & Lake Lure, about 30 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 30m with 800 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Steep climb to cliff-top views overlooking Lake Lure.
Trailhead
35.4489, -82.2734
Make a day of it
- Chimney Rock Smokehouse (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 1.5 mi from the trailhead
- Riverwatch Bar & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 1.6 mi from the trailhead
- The 828 (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 2.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does World's Edge Trail at Rumbling Bald take?
About 1h 30m for the 2.4-mile hike, with 800 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is World's Edge Trail at Rumbling Bald?
It's rated hard: 2.4 miles with 800 ft of climbing.
How far is World's Edge Trail at Rumbling Bald from Asheville?
About 30 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Chimney Rock & Lake Lure.
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