Trails
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Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 6:00pm
Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 2:00pm
Saturday, October 28, 2017 - 2:00pm
Medoc Trail Races on Saturday, Bike Trails Will Close
On Saturday, October 21st the park will be hosting the 10th annual Medoc Trail Races. Over 500 runners will be utilizing all of the hiking trails for the majority of the day so out of safety concerns we are not allowing mountain bike traffic on the trails until the event is over. The hiking trails will remain open during the event and visitors not associated with the races should park in the Visitor Center parking lot and access the hiking trails from the Bear Swamp Trail. If you have any questions please contact the park.
Posted on: Sunday, October 15, 2017 - 7:28pmTrails
Winding along creeks, ridges, and through the forests, the trails are the best way to appreciate the beauty and diversity of Medoc Mountain. Seven trails wander through a variety of terrain and provide more than 10 miles of hiking. Most of the trails are easy or moderate in difficulty, and trail scenery includes an artesian well, granite outcroppings and miniature rapids.
Bridle Trails: For those who prefer horseback, approximately 10 miles of bridle trails travel through rolling terrain and follow a portion of beautiful Little Fishing Creek. Bridle trailhead parking is available just off Medoc Mountain Road. All visitors with horses must be able to provide proof of a negative equine infectious anemia (Coggins) test while visiting North Carolina State Parks.
Air Awareness Trail
Location: The trail starts and ends near the Visitor Center
Description: Short, ADA Accessible trail located beside visitor center
Point of Interest: Tree Identification signage along trail
Length:
0.50 miles
Round Trip
0.50 miles
Round Trip
Difficulty:
Easy
Easy
Blaze:
None
None
Bear Swamp Trail
Location: The trail connects the Visitor Center and the Dam Site Loop trail.
Description: The trail travels through wooded hills, across a bridge, and through a sunny meadow.
Point of Interest: Steel Bridge over Little Fishing Creek
Length:
0.75 miles
One-way
0.75 miles
One-way
Difficulty:
Easy
Easy
Blaze:
Blue Hexagon
Blue Hexagon
Bluff Loop Trail
Location: Southeast of Picnic Shelter
Description: Three mile trail that starts in the low land along Little Fishing creek before climbing on top of the bluffs
Point of Interest: The bluffs offer a beautiful view of Little Fishing Creek over 80 feet below.
Length:
3.00 miles
Round Trip
3.00 miles
Round Trip
Difficulty:
Moderate
Moderate
Blaze:
Red Circle
Red Circle
Creek Loop Trail
Location: This loop trail is located off of the Moratock Trail.
Description: Trail meanders through forested area and travels along Little Fishing Creek.
Point of Interest: The Creek Loop provides a serene view of Little Fishing Creek.
Length:
0.50 miles
Round Trip
0.50 miles
Round Trip
Difficulty:
Easy
Easy
Blaze:
Blue Triangle
Blue Triangle
Dam Site Loop Trail
Location: East of Park Office
Description: Accessible from the Bear Swamp trail or the Discovery Loop Trail, the Dam Site Loop Trail covers a wide variety of forest types due to the dramatic changes in elevation along its course.
Point of Interest: Two dam sites, including a rock dam from an old mill site
Length:
1.00 miles
Round Trip
1.00 miles
Round Trip
Difficulty:
Moderate
Moderate
Blaze:
White circle
White circle
Contact:
Medoc Mountain State Park
1541 Medoc State Park Road
Hollister, NC 27844Phone252-586-6588
medoc.mountain@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 36.263900
Longitude: -77.888300
Park Hours:
November- February: 8am - 6pm
March-May: 8am - 8pm
June - August: 8am - 9pm
September & October: 8am - 8pm
Park Office and Visitor Center:
8am - 5pm Daily
All Park Areas Are Closed Christmas Day