BACK OPEN: Quick Work Clears Small Landslide at Chimney Rock State Park
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-27T15:55:00.354Z
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Location: Asheville, NC
Chimney Rock State Park is open again! After Hurricane Helene damage, the park reopened June 27 after extensive recovery efforts.
Chimney Rock State Park -- May 27, 2026: While the intense storm system that swept through Western North Carolina on Tuesday, May 26, brought heavy rain and localized flooding to much of the region, Chimney Rock Village largely avoided severe impacts. Inside Chimney Rock State Park, however, steady downpours triggered a minor landslide along the main park road, prompting officials to temporarily close the gates as a safety precaution.The closure proved to be short-lived. Park crews and state eng
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