Join us for our monthly Read with a Ranger program. Our reading program is for children in kindergarten through fourth grade, but all ages are welcome. We will be reading Salamander Dance by David FitzSimmons. We will be learning how to ID salamanders and doing an experiment to understand our effects on amphibians. To finish we will make our own spotted salamander to take home.
Events and Programs
Park Maps and Brochures:
Prescribed Burn in Progress
Prescribed burn in progress as of 11 am 2/8/19. The park will remain open, but Hattaway, Quarry, Bridle Trails and the Kron House will be closed until further notice. Please keep headlights or hazards on when driving through the park.
Last updated on: Friday, February 8, 2019 Controlled Burn Planned for Feb 8th
In cooperation with the NC Forest Service, the park is planning a controlled burn for Friday, Feb 8th. Some areas will be closed including the Lower Picnic Area, Hattaway Mountain Trail and Quarry Trail. Some park roads may be closed temporarily due to poor visibility and fireline control. These burns are weather dependent so please check the park’s webpage for updates.
Last updated on: Thursday, February 7, 2019 Hiking and Horse Trail Closures
Three Rivers Trail remains closed from storm damage, bridge washouts and bank erosion. All bridle trails have been deemed unsafe and thus CLOSED until further notice due to severe damage to the trail surface caused from heavy rainfall during Hurricane Florence. These damaged trail sections will need to be redesigned and rerouted to make them safe again for visitors.
Last updated on: Thursday, February 7, 2019Events and Programs
Morrow Mountain State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Sat, 02/23/2019 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Start Location:
Lodge
Join a ranger to make bark ranger bandanas before heading out on the Hattaway Trail. We will be hiking the 2.0 mile trail with our dog companions. Hattaway is considered a strenuous trail, so please make sure that you bring water for yourself and your pup. We will stop at several locations to take a break and enjoy the view. Dress for the weather and wear good hiking shoes! Please park in the lower picnic area, but we will meet at the pool.
This is a great way to add more miles to your 2019 NC 100 mile challenge or start your journey!
Date of Event:
Sun, 02/24/2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Start Location:
Hattaway Mountain Trail (Pool)
Contact:
Morrow Mountain State Park
49104 Morrow Mountain Road
Albemarle, NC 28001Phone704-982-4402
morrow.mountain@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 35.373724
Longitude: -80.073470
December, January & February: 7am - 7pm
March, April & October: 7am - 9pm
May - September: 7am - 10pm
November: 7am - 8pm
Closed Christmas Day.
Museum
10am - 5pm daily
Swimming Pool
10am - 5:30pm daily
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Open only on weekends before June and after mid-August.
Boathouse
10am - 5:30pm daily
May - October
Open only on weekends before June and after mid-August.
Park Office
8am - 4:30pm Daily
Office hours may deviate on state holidays and weekends.