Hickory Nut Gorge, Carved in Black Walnut

Home to Chimney Rock and seventy-five-mile views over Lake Lure.

Why Hickory Nut Gorge

Hickory Nut Gorge is one of the most dramatic gorges in the Southern Appalachians, home to the 315-foot Chimney Rock formation and Hickory Nut Falls, a 404-foot waterfall. From the top, Chimney Rock State Park offers views stretching seventy-five miles across the gorge and Lake Lure below.

Carved With the Same Appalachian Craft

A gorge carves differently than a peak — instead of a single summit, it’s the drop of the canyon walls that gives the piece its depth. Every carving starts with real elevation data turned into an accurate 3D model, then CNC-carved and hand-finished in black walnut, cherry, white oak, or ash. Hickory Nut’s steep walls and the Chimney Rock spire carve in with striking contrast against rich walnut grain.

Make It Yours

Every order starts with a digital 3D rendering for your approval, so you see exactly what you’re getting before a single cut is made. Choose your size, your wood, and how you’d like it mounted — desk, wall, or both.

Request Your Hickory Nut Gorge Carving

Pick your size and wood, and we’ll follow up with a digital 3D rendering and a confirmed quote — no payment is collected at this step.

Carving subject: Hickory Nut Gorge
Estimated Price
$195
6" x 6" x 1" thick
Surface area36.0 sq in
Thickness1"
Base rate$3.93 / sq in
Material rate$0.46 / sq in / in thick
Total$195

Size

Between 6 and 16 inches per side. Thicker carves capture more of the terrain’s relief.

Recommended thickness for this size: ~1.0"

Wood Selection

Each species has its own grain character and color. All are locally sourced in the Appalachians where possible.

Black Walnut
Rich chocolate-brown, tight grain. Our most popular.
Cherry
Warm amber that deepens beautifully over time.
White Oak
Strong, pale grain with distinctive ray fleck.
Ash
Light, straight-grained, clean and contemporary.
Custom / Other Species
Have a specific species in mind? Let us know — pricing may vary.

Mounting

How would you like to display your piece?

Desk Mounted
Feet
Wall Hanger
Hanging hardware
Both
+$15

Timeline

When do you need it? Rush orders may be subject to additional fees.

4–6 wks
Standard
Best price
2–3 wks
Priority
+$50
Under 2 wks
Rush
+$100

Custom Engraving & Notes

Want a name, date, coordinates, or message laser engraved on the back? Any other special requests?

Your Information

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We’ll review your request and send a digital 3D rendering along with your confirmed quote within 2 business days. No payment is collected at this step.

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