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Join a Park Ranger for a guided evening hike to the Raymond Fisher Pond. Once at the pond and half way through our hike, we will take a 10-15 minute break to nature journal (materials provided) or just to enjoy the serenity of the pond. Bring suitable shoes for a moderate walk and your own water.
We will meet at the Rainbow Falls Trailhead.

With Fall approaching, now is a great time to learn about the changing of seasons and the science of leaves. Come join Ranger Hill for a guided hike at the White Pines picnic area to explore the early colors of the forest.

Join a park naturalist for a hike to celebrate National Public Lands Day, followed by a fun, outdoor craft. Be prepared to hike about 4 miles to Rainbow Falls. Please bring water and proper footwear.

Hike with a Ranger! Join us for a short 0.4-mile round trip to one of Gorges State Park’s waterfalls. We will learn about the formation of waterfalls and the two primary types of waterfalls. Please bring proper footwear and water.

Join a park naturalist to learn the 7 principles of leave no trace. In this program you will learn how to hike, camp and recreate outdoors properly.

Join a park naturalist to learn the 7 principles of leave no trace. In this program you will learn how to hike, camp and recreate outdoors properly.

Join a ranger to learn about the superpowers of the endangered Green Salamander, a native species to Gorges State Park.

Join a Ranger to discuss the 10 essential items you should pack to be prepared on any trip to the backcountry.

Gorges State Park in Transylvania County will host its third annual Mountain Monarch Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park’s visitor center. The festival celebrates the monarch butterfly during its migration and bring attention to the species’ declining numbers.

Due to expected impacts of Hurricane Helene, Gorges State Park and Mount Mitchell State Park will be closed Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26-27. The Mountain Monarch Festival at Gorges, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, has been cancelled.