I know it's up the Jeep trail. It contains over 882 documented climable routes. After hours, please contact security at 828.694.3046. The mountain apparently literally "rumbled" during the quakes, and there has been speculation that the sounds were caused by falling debris within the cave systems in the peak. Our picturesque community takes its name from the 3,200-foot mountain, Rumbling Bald, with it’s towering cliffs perched high above the beautiful Lake Lure.

Watch out for a lot of loose, sliding rocks.

Many of the local residents at that time fled the area, thinking the peak was going to erupt. The parking area for this trail is located off Boys Camp Road between Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Rumbling Bald is one of the largest and best bouldering spots in the South East United States, if not the US.

For driving directions from a specific location please contact us at frontdesk@rumblingbald.com, or call us at 828.694.3015. The most scenic Rumbling Bald climbing takes place inside the caves. Keep climbing, and rock on! Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure is the preferred Blue Ridge Mountain vacation home for families from across the country.
Approximate Driving Time and Distance to Lake Lure . From long slab routes to overhung roof cracks, Rumbling Bald has something for everyone. Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure is the preferred Blue Ridge Mountain vacation home for families from across the country. There’s a climbing spot for everyone, from the newest to the most avid rock climbers. Among the dozens of North Carolina mountains to scale, Rumbling Bald Mountain is one of the best. Sorry I wasn't able to post this earlier, folks!

Rumbling Bald Mountain gets its name from a series of strong earthquakes that hit the vicinity between 1874 and 1886. These links do not take into consideration any temporary detours. Head to the back of the cave and up the rope, and follow the blue arrows. Post Reply. It has an estimated 1,500 bouldering problems that are easily accessible in the park.

The Cave and Attic Window at Rumbling Bald.

Discover Rumbling Bald Resort. With Southern exposure, classic lines of all grades and world class bouldering, Rumbling Bald is a mandatory part of the winter climbing circuit.

This includes driving directions and a pic of the cave's entrance.

The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas.
Our picturesque community takes its name from the 3,200-foot mountain, Rumbling Bald, with it’s towering cliffs perched high above the beautiful Lake Lure.