Topics Related to Guided Hikes / Walks
Who Lives In A Tree?
August 1, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Who or what really does live in a tree?
National TRACK Trails Day Hike
August 16, 2025, 11am - 12pm
Our park staff will be leading a guided hike on the Quarry Trail, which is our designated TRACK Trail. This is an easy and family-friendly hike that will cover the geology of the Uwharries, and the history of the CCC at Morrow Mountain State Park. We will utilize many of the informative and interactive brochures provided by the Kids In Parks organization.
Morrow Mountain Bird Walk
July 25, 2025, 8:30am - 10am
Join park staff for a guided bird walk along the shores of Lake Tillery and part of the Fall Mountain Trail. This is one of the best spots at Morrow Mountain State Park to view Bald Eagles and Ospreys fishing for their next meal. Birdwatchers of all experience levels and abilities are welcome to attend.
Bring your binoculars and a camera if you have one. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Bird checklists and field guides will be provided to help with bird identification. Be prepared to hike up to one and half miles over uneven ground. We will meet at the
Bring your binoculars and a camera if you have one. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Bird checklists and field guides will be provided to help with bird identification. Be prepared to hike up to one and half miles over uneven ground. We will meet at the
Mushroom Walk – Public Program: Saturday July 19th, 2025
July 19, 2025, 9:30am - 11:30am
Are you a mycology enthusiast? Meet local naturalist, Ken Crouse, at 9:30am to learn about and forage for mushrooms found here at Rendezvous Mountain. The program is scheduled to last until 11:30am, so feel free to bring lunch and picnic afterwards! To register, please email rendezvous.mountain@ncparks.gov.
History Hike – Public Program: Saturday July 12th, 2025
July 12, 2025, 10am - 11am
If you enjoy learning about local history, then we have the thing for you! Take a short, yet somewhat steep, walk with Ranger Matheson to check out the fire tower and the Civilian Conservation Corps cabin here in the park. This program is for most ages and will be meeting at the Ranger Office at 10:00am!
Story Walk – Saturday June 28th, 2025
June 28, 2025, 9am - 10am
Come spend some time at Rendezvous Mountain walking the Forest Ridge Trail! This is an informal program geared towards families with children ages four to eight as we’ll be reading "The Very Impatient Caterpillar". Park Tech Abbie will be leading the 0.6 mile walk at 9:00am.
Ramble with the Ranger
June 29, 2025, 10am - 11am
Come join the Chimney Rock State Park Rangers to hike the 1.5 miles moderate trail. The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas. Park Rangers will lead an unique educational topic each weekend.
Ramble with the Ranger
June 22, 2025, 10am - 11am
Come join the Chimney Rock State Park Rangers to hike the 1.5 miles moderate trail. The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas. Park Rangers will lead an unique educational topic each weekend.
Ramble with the Ranger
June 15, 2025, 10am - 11am
Come join the Chimney Rock State Park Rangers to hike the 1.5 miles moderate trail. The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas. Park Rangers will lead an unique educational topic each weekend.
Ramble with the Ranger
June 8, 2025, 10am - 11am
Come join the Chimney Rock State Park Rangers to hike the 1.5 miles moderate trail. The Rumbling Bald Trail is a loop trail that meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest along the south face of Rumbling Bald Mountain, revealing huge boulder fields and the base of the cliff areas. Park Rangers will lead an unique educational topic each weekend.