COVID-19 CLOSURES AT ALL PARKS
Posted on: Friday, July 24, 2020 - 1:05pm |
Trails
Current status of facilities at Morrow Mountain State Park
All trails, the boat ramp, most restrooms, family camping, primitive camping, and vacation cabins are OPEN. Camping and cabin reservations are REQUIRED before arrival. There are no walk-up reservations. Visitors must book reservations online and arrive before 9:00pm on the day of reservation. Restrooms will be closed periodically so that staff can adhere to new cleaning protocols. Weather-based horse trail closures will continue to be updated on the park's main webpage.
Group camping, the park office, boat rentals, swimming pool, museum, lodge, picnic shelters, snack bars, retail areas, and water fountains remain CLOSED. There will be no firewood sales, special events, or programs until further notice. The swimming pool will remain closed through the 2020 season.
Park hours are 7:00am to 10:00pm. Day use areas close at 9:00 pm. Parking is limited to available spaces only to keep the park under capacity. There is no overflow parking or parking allowed on road shoulders. When capacity is reached, only those with camping/cabin reservations will be allowed to enter the park.
More information and FAQs at http://www.ncparks.gov/open.
When visiting, please follow social distancing guidelines, regardless of the behavior of others. Please try to stay 6 feet away from other visitors and park staff. It is now a requirement to wear a mask or face covering when social distancing cannot be met in indoor and outdoor spaces. Try to touch as few surfaces as possible and do not enter areas that have been closed off. Wash or sanitize your hands before, during, and after your visit, and stay home if you are sick.
Last updated on: Friday, July 17, 2020 Don't forget water!
It's that time of year again. The heat and humidity are getting to be consistently high. Please plan ahead and bring more water than you think you'll need. Don't forget to bring some for your furry friends, too. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are not currently selling concessions. There are water spigots near the museum in the office parking lot, the lower picnic area, and the bridle trail parking lot. The restrooms at the boathouse and lower picnic area are open. The restroom at the Morrow Mountain Summit is closed for repairs and there is no other water source available up there at this time.
Last updated on: Saturday, June 6, 2020
Bridle trails:
Contact the park
morrow.mountain@ncparks.gov
Address
Hours
OPEN TODAY
Contact the park
704-982-4402
morrow.mountain@ncparks.gov
Address
Park office
49104 Morrow Mountain Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
GPS: 35.3737, -80.0735
Hours
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- December to February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- CLOSED
- Hours may change on state holidays and weekends.
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- CLOSED
- Closed Christmas Day
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- CLOSED
- August hours may vary depending on staff.
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- CLOSED
List of trails
Morrow Mountain State Park lies in the Uwharrie Mountains of North Carolina’s southern piedmont and offers a wide variety of trails for both novice and experienced hikers. One can stroll leisurely for half an hour along one of the park’s short loop trails or spend the day hiking some of the park’s longer and more challenging trails.
Backpack Trail
Location: Trailhead begins next to the museum, near the park office.
Description:
After starting from the museum, the Backpack Trail joins with the Morrow Mountain Trail for approximately 0.75 mile. At this intersection, the Backpack Trail splits to the left and continues to the primitive campsites.
Surface: natural surface, gravel, boardwalk/bridge, water crossings
Length:
1.00 miles
one way
1.00 miles
one way
Difficulty:
easy hike
easy hike
Blaze:
white circles
white circles
Bridle Trail – Long Loop
Location: Trailhead is located at the Bridle Trail parking area, approximately 0.5 mile from the park entrance.
Description:
The Long Loop is 9.3 miles long and starts and ends from the Bridle Trail parking area. For a brief time near Morrow Mountain, it joins the Short Loop and Middle Loop. Approximately one-third of the trail follows a fire road or service road. The Duck Blind Cove Spur Trail can be accessed from the Long Loop.
Surface: natural surface, gravel, water crossings
Length:
9.30 miles
loop
9.30 miles
loop
Difficulty:
moderate bridle
moderate bridle
Blaze:
red circles
red circles
Bridle Trail – Middle Loop
Location: Trailhead is located at the Bridle Trail parking area, approximately 0.5 mile from the park entrance.
Description:
The Middle Loop is 5.5 miles long and it joins the Short Loop and Long Loop for a brief time. The Mountain Creek Spur Trail can be accessed from the Middle Loop. A majority of the loop goes through a bottomland forest with poplar and sycamore trees.
Surface: natural surface, gravel, water crossings
Length:
5.50 miles
loop
5.50 miles
loop
Difficulty:
moderate bridle
moderate bridle
Blaze:
blue circles
blue circles
Bridle Trail – Short Loop
Location: Trailhead is located at the Bridle Trail parking area, approximately 0.5 mile from the park entrance.
Description:
The 3.9-mile Short Loop departs the Bridle Trail parking area, and then circles the lower flanks of Morrow Mountain. For a short distance, it joins with the Middle Loop and Long Loop. It also crosses the Morrow Mountain Trail (hiking only). After recent rain, there are a couple of stream crossings.
Surface: natural surface, gravel, water crossings
Length:
3.90 miles
loop
3.90 miles
loop
Difficulty:
moderate bridle
moderate bridle
Blaze:
white circles
white circles
Campground Trail
Location: The main trailhead can be accessed behind the park office. Other trailheads include multiple locations in the family campground and at the swimming pool.
Description:
The Campground Trail connects the family campground, amphitheater, park office, museum, and swimming pool. The Hattaway Mountain Trail, Morrow Mountain Trail, and Rocks Trail can all be accessed from here.
Surface: natural surface
Length:
0.80 miles
one way
0.80 miles
one way
Difficulty:
easy hike
easy hike
Blaze:
white triangles
white triangles
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