Trails
Park Maps and Brochures:
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 3:00pm
Thursday, June 21, 2018 - 7:00pm
Saturday, June 23, 2018 - 10:00am
Swimming Area Operations Schedule
The lakefront swimming area, boating and refreshment stand at Hanging Rock State Park will be open from Saturday, May 26 until Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. It will then close and reopen on Friday, June 1, and be open daily throughout the summer. Hours of operation are from 10am - 5:45pm (Mondays 11am - 5:45pm).
Please contact the park for more information.
Posted on: Sunday, May 27, 2018 North End of Moore's Wall Climbing Closure
The North End of Moore's Wall at Hanging Rock State Park is closed to rock climbing due to nesting peregrine falcons in the area. Only the North End is affected by this closure -- other parts of the wall and the boulder field remain open. Please contact the park for more information.
Posted on: Wednesday, April 11, 2018Trails
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:
Contact:
Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park Road
Danbury, NC 27016Phone336-593-8480
hanging.rock@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 36.411906
Longitude: -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