First Day Hike Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
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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, which is the second driveway on the right after entering the state park gate.
Join a Ranger at Rendezvous Mountain for a quiet sunrise view at the upper parking area of Rendezvous Mountain. Bring your favorite morning coffee and enjoy the peacefulness of the valley below.