Topics Related to Hanging Rock State Park

Junior Ranger Hike

December 27, 2025, 10am - 12pm
Come out and do a junior ranger hike with a park ranger!

Winter Solstice Stillwater Paddle

December 21, 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
Come out and paddle with us!

Critter Corner Show & Tell

December 16, 2025, 12pm - 1pm
Come out and learn about wildlife at Hanging Rock State Park!

Cool Waters Canoeing

December 10, 2025, 1pm - 2:30pm
Join Ranger Fields and enjoy peaceful canoeing on the park’s lake. We will meet at the lake’s bathhouse, go over canoe safety, get fitted with life jackets and paddles, and hit the water. While this is a free program, attendees must have experience paddling. This program is suitable for older ages and may be influenced by adverse weather conditions. To sign up, email Jacob.fields@ncparks.gov.

Post-Thanksgiving Hike

November 28, 2025, 1pm - 3pm
This is the time to hike!

Pre-Thanksgiving Hike

November 26, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join Ranger Mitchell for a guided hike to Lower Cascades

Terrific Turkeys

November 19, 2025, 10am - 11am
Come out and learn about turkeys!

Amazing Antlers

November 3, 2025, 10am - 10:30am
Come out and learn about antlers!

Rocking The Rock

November 1, 2025, 11am - 4:30pm
Live bands at the visitor center!

Halloween Showcase

October 31, 2025, 1pm - 3pm
Come out and learn about some creepy critters at the park's visitor center!