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Parks will be open every other day, including New Years Day, but Visitor Centers and park offices will be closed for state holidays: Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.
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Topics Related to Guided Hikes / Walks
First Day Hike: To The Tower!
January 1, 2026, 1pm - 4pm
Come out and hike to the old fire tower to kick off the New Year!
First Day Hike: To Hanging Rock!
January 1, 2026, 10am - 1pm
Join us for First Day Hikes, we will hike to Hanging Rock!
First Day Hike Lumber River Princess Ann and Chalk Banks Access
January 1, 2025, 10am - 11am
First Day Hikes at Lumber River State Park - Princess Ann Access and Chalk Banks Access 10:00 a.m.
Hilltop Graves
December 13, 2024, 3pm - 5pm
Did you know about these graves?
The Collins House
December 7, 2024, 9am - 10:30am
The Collins House portrays late 19th century life of Stoke County, NC
Wreck Of The Piper PA23
December 4, 2024, 10:30am - 1pm
The Piper PA23
First Day Hike 2025
January 1, 2025, 10am - 12pm
Join a park ranger for a First Day Hike on Sugarloaf Mountain hiking trail. Come out to Morrow Mountain State Park on New Year’s Day to get your wellness goals started off on the right foot. Join a park ranger for a guided hike on the 3.3-mile moderate to strenuous Sugarloaf Mountain trail. Sugarloaf’s 850-foot summit is a fitting destination with expansive views stretching across the Uwharrie Mountains, Lake Tillery, and beyond.
Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather including sturdy hiking shoes and bring water to drink. The trailhead is located at the Bridle trail parking area,
Jordan Lake First Day Hike
January 1, 2025, 9am - 11am
Jordan Lake First Day Hike
Carolina Bay Hike
December 21, 2024, 2pm - 3pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for a hike to learn about Carolina bays.