Trails
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Upcoming Events:
Saturday, April 20, 2019 - 2:30pm
Sunday, April 21, 2019 - 2:30pm
Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 11:00am
Climbing Access' North End...
The seasonal wildlife closure of Moore's Wall's North End is now in effect, due to peregrine falcon monitoring and potential activity. The closure will run through 08/31/2019, but may open earlier depending on peregrine activity. Climbing,bouldering, and hiking by park visitors beyond the North End trail point along the Moore's Wall access will be prohibited during the closure.
NOTE: This closure does not affect the Moore's Wall Loop Trail itself or access to the observation tower by hikers within the park.
Last updated on: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Spring Boat Rentals Begin April 20
Rowboat and canoe rentals will be available at the park lake beginning on April 20. The concession will be open on weekends only during the spring at the Refreshment Stand from 10am - 4:30pm. The swimming area will remain closed until May 25th, when it opens daily for the summer season.
Last updated on: Tuesday, March 19, 2019Trails
Hiking
A hiking trail network that is picturesque and diverse covers more than 18 miles and leads to mountain views, rock outcrops, waterfalls and even a mountain cave. Rounding out the fare are a mountain biking network and a wheelchair-accessible exploration.
Mountain Biking
Enjoy riding your mountain bike on single track, with rock ledges, fast flow, stream crossings, and great views of the Sauratown Mountains. Four trails offer 8.4 miles of intermediate riding—Land of the Lost, Major Tom, Original Loop, and North Side trails. Hiking is also allowed on the trails, although hikers should yield to mountain bikers using this trail. All trails begin at the parking lot next to “The Farmhouse” located at 2700 Moore’s Springs Rd. Westfield, NC 27053. Advanced and beginner level trails are being developed now and will be constructed in the near future.
Moore's Wall Loop Trail
Location:
Description:
Point of Interest:
Length:
4.70 miles
Round Trip
4.70 miles
Round Trip
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Strenuous
Blaze:
red circle
red circle
Riverbluffs Trail
Location:
Description:
Point of Interest:
Length:
1.30 miles
Round Trip
1.30 miles
Round Trip
Difficulty:
Easy
Easy
Blaze:
red hexagon
red hexagon
Surface:
Rock Garden Trail
Location:
Description:
This wheelchair-accessible trail leads to a rock outcrop.
Point of Interest:
Length:
0.10 miles
One-way
0.10 miles
One-way
Difficulty:
Easy
Easy
Blaze:
1790 Hanging Rock Park Road
Danbury, NC 27016
336-593-8480
hanging.rock@ncparks.gov
GPS: 36.411906, -80.254120
December, January, February: 7am - 7pm
March, April: 7am - 9pm
May, June, July, August, September: 7am - 10pm
October: 7am - 9pm
November: 7am - 8pm
Camping and cabin guests must arrive prior to the closing hour, after which the park gate is closed for the night.
The park is closed Christmas Day.
Swimming
(Summer months only. Hours may vary slightly due to staff availability. Diving platform may be closed due to staffing, please inquire with staff for hours)
Monday: 11am - 5:45pm
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5:45pm
(Fee charged for all swimmers. Free swim from 5-5:45 pm)
Boat Rentals and Concession Stand
Weekends only in spring and fall (10am - 5:30pm)
Daily during summer months
Park Visitor Center
9am - 4:45pm daily