ALL NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS: GENERAL STATUS OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES WHEN VISITING PARKS
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 2:15pm |
Tory's Den Cave and Waterfall Trail
Campsites are open as of May 22, with the exception of group campsites. Vacation cabins are also open 7 days a week and must be booked from Monday to Monday.
The lake swimming area, boat rentals, and refreshment stand will remain CLOSED through the summer.
All accesses and trails are open. Fishing from the pier or on the trail around the lake is permitted. The Visitor Center and associated restrooms are closed. Restrooms are open at the lake bathhouse and on the trail leading down to Window Falls. Restrooms are closed periodically throughout the day to be cleaned. Please be patient and wait for park staff to finish before entering.
Please be aware: We anticipate the parking lot will reach capacity on most nice weekends. Plan accordingly and try to avoid arriving at the peak hours of 10:00am to 3:00pm. Do not park in undesignated areas. Towing will be enforced.
Last updated on: Monday, June 29, 2020The lake swimming area, beach and boating area will not open for the summer. Fishing is available from the pier or the foot trail around the lake.
Last updated on: Friday, June 19, 2020With the summer months upon us, it is vitally important that our visitors bring enough drinking water to sustain them during their hike. Park water fountains are currently turned off. Please plan accordingly!
Last updated on: Sunday, May 31, 2020Park Maps and Brochures:
Tory's Den Cave and Waterfall Trail
This trail begins at the trailhead at the east end of Tory's Den parking lot, located at 1185 Charlie Young Road. The trail's surface is gravel, dirt, and rock, with some wooden steps. A display at the parking lot describes the fascinating Revolutionary War-era history of the cave. The trail leads to the tallest waterfall in the park, Tory's Falls. Water drops 240 feet over a series of gentle rock terraces. The waterfall can be safely viewed from the trail terminus, but hikers are not able to immerse in the falls due to steep terrain. The trail then continues on to the 20-foot-deep, cool, natural cave.
Contact the park
336-593-8480
hanging.rock@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Park entrance
1790 Hanging Rock Park Road
Danbury, NC 27016
GPS: 36.4119, -80.2541
Visitor center
1005 Visitor Center Drive
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.3952, -80.2665
Lake bathhouse
2847 Hanging Rock Park Road
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.3902, -80.2678
Lower Cascades parking area
2143 Hall Road
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.4148, -80.2647
Dan River access
1258 Flinchum Road
Danbury, NC 27016
GPS: 36.4293, -80.2487
Tory's Den parking area
1185 Charlie Young Road
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.4019, -80.2995
Climbing access
1035 Climbing Access Drive
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.3995, -80.2906
Mountain biking access
2568 Moores Spring Road
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.4187, -80.2839
Hours
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- December to February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- Campers and cabin guests must arrive prior to the closing hour, after which the park gate is closed for the night.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the swim beach is closed throughout for the entire 2020 season.
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Summer months only. Hours may vary due to staff availability. The diving platform may be closed due to staffing; please inquire with staff for hours.
- Monday:
11:00am to 5:45pm
Tuesday to Sunday:
10:00am to 5:45pm
- Fee charged for all swimmers. Free swim from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hanging Rock State Park is not offering boat rentals until further notice.
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Open weekends only in spring and fall
- Open daily during summer months
- 10:00am to 5:30pm
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the visitor center is closed until further notice.
- Open daily:
9:00am to 4:45pm
- Closed Christmas Day