Chimney Rock Park reopened the Outcroppings Trail last weekend, after a four-month closure. During this time, there has been no access to the iconic Chimney Rock, said Chimney Rock’s Public Relations & Events Manager Matt Popowski. The rebuilt trail offers stunning new views of the park, increased capacity and improved comfort with more places to rest. The reopening of the Outcroppings trail, which leads from the upper parking lot to the Chimney stairs, permanently restores hiking access to the Chimney, the Opera Box, Devil’s Head and Skyline trail to Exclamation Point, the highest point in the park. The modernized elevator, which has been closed for improvements since last April, and the Sky Lounge Gift Shop & Deli, are expected to reopen later this spring, Popowski said.