Which trail.... Hickory Nut Falls or Skyline/Cliff?

If you could only hike one at Chimney Rock Park which would you pick... Hickory Nut Falls or Skyline/Cliff?

Which trail.... Hickory Nut Falls or Skyline/Cliff?

Hi,

We visited Chimney Rock Park during this past summer. It was VERY hot, so we chose the Hickory Nut Falls Trail. The trail was pretty easy and really didn%26#39;t take a lot of time. It%26#39;s a nice trail for families with young children, and the bonus was getting to put your feet in at the falls. The trail is partially shaded. Due to the drought, the falls weren%26#39;t flowing a whole lot. It might be better now.

When are you planning to visit? Are you an avid hiker? We didn%26#39;t hike it, but the Skyline trail looks a bit more challenging, so you might try that one if you don%26#39;t mind a better workout. If you don%26#39;t have a lot of time to spend, you might want to do the Hickory Nut Falls one. We did it in about an hour. We didn%26#39;t have loads of time, and due to the heat, we chose Hickory Nut. We have a 9 year old, and the best part for her was the natural swimming hole at the end. :)

Enjoy your trip.