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.
Topics Related to Guided Hikes / Walks
Ramble with the Ranger
June 1, 2025, 10am - 11am
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!
Carolina Bay Hike
May 10, 2025, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for a hike to learn about Carolina bays.
Migratory Bird Day Walk
May 10, 2025, 9am - 10am
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a guided walk at Morrow Mountain State Park. We will test our knowledge of birds by identifying and counting them for an eBird checklist. Field guides and local bird lists will be available for identification. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Be prepared to hike approximately one mile over uneven ground. We will meet at the Boathouse and Fall Mountain Trail parking lot. Beginners are welcome to attend!
Guided Hike: Wreck Of The Piper PA23
March 21, 2025, 1pm - March 22, 2025, 3:30pm
Join Ranger Fields on a guided hike to the Piper PA23.
Science Festival Merchant Millpond
April 12, 2025, 1pm - 2pm
Join us at Merchant Millpond State Park as we learn about Fun wildlife facts and how these remarkable creatures survive. The Program will start at the Visitor Center at 1 pm and we will walk Bennetts Creek Trail.
Hike will be led by Ranger Alan Brown
Hike will be led by Ranger Alan Brown
Celebrate Spring with a CCC Hike
March 30, 2025, 3pm - 5pm
Take a spring tour through Singletary Lake State Park and learn about how the Civil Conservation Corps helped develop the park facilities.
Morrow Mountain Night Hike
April 26, 2025, 7:30pm - 9pm
Explore Morrow Mountain after dark! Go on a guided hike of the Quarry Trail with park staff. We will look and listen for signs of nocturnal wildlife. Bring your own flashlight or headlamp; red light function is preferred. Registration is limited to 50 participants. Please call the Park Office to sign up at (704) 982-4402. Meet at Shelter C.
Morrow Mountain Night Hike
March 28, 2025, 7:30pm - 9pm
Explore Morrow Mountain after dark! Go on a guided hike of the Quarry Trail with park staff. We will look and listen for signs of nocturnal wildlife. Bring your own flashlight or headlamp; red light function is preferred. Registration is limited to 50 participants. Please call the Park Office to sign up at (704) 982-4402. Meet at Shelter C.