Hanging Rock State Park - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Hanging Rock State Park |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Nearby Town: | Danbury |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Hanging Rock State Park is located in Stokes County, four miles northwest of Danbury. From I-40, take US 52 north. Take the Germanton/NC 8 exit, and turn left, following NC 8 for 25 miles through Danbury. Two miles north of Danbury, turn left onto Hanging Rock Road/SR 2015. Drive two miles to the park entrance at the end of Hanging Rock Road. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 7.20 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Parking lot at the visitors center |
| Trails Used: | Hanging Rock Trail, Wolf Rock Loop Trail, Cook's Wall Trail, Moore's Wall Loop Trail. |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers, Lakes |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Hanging Rock State Park P.O. Box 278, Danbury, NC 27016 (336) 593-8480 hanging.rock@ncmail.net http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/haro/home.html |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Upon Entering Hanging Rock State Park there are a couple of places that you can start several short or long hikes through the surrounding trails. Trail maps are located at every trailhead so you can plan your own trip. There are waterfalls and several rock outcrops that offer many great views of the surrounding area. A good place to start is at the visitors center parking lot and follow Hanging Rock Trail to Wolf Rock Loop Trail. From there you can go to Cook's Wall which have some great views of Wolf Rock, or you can take a strenuous hike to Moore's Knob by way of Moore's Wall Loop Trail. More great views await you at the top of Moore's Knob and if you carry on there is an observation tower that has views of the surrounding area as well. All in all a good place to spend a day with several points of interest throughout the park. |
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