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.
Ramble with the Ranger
June 1, 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.
Cascading Life
June 10, 2025, 11am - 12pm
Come out and learn about life at Lower Cascades.
Creatures Of The Night
May 15, 2025, 9pm - 10:30pm
Come out and explore the lake at night!