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Lake Tillery Drawdown
On October 22, Duke Energy plans to start lowering Lake Tillery 6-8 feet. The lake will remain at a low level from Oct. 29 - Nov. 16. When the water levels drop below the boat ramp, the boat ramp will be closed to motorboats. Canoe and kayak launching will still be permitted from the lake-shore but water may not be navigable. Please plan accordingly.
Posted on: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Trail Closures
Several hiking trails remain closed from recent storm damages including hazardous trees, flooding, trail washouts and bridge washouts. Bridle Trails are unsafe and closed until further notice due to severe damage to the trail surface from heavy rainfall during Hurricane Florence. Staff are working hard to remove hazards and make necessary repairs.
Posted on: Wednesday, October 17, 2018Trails
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
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Description:
Point of Interest:
Length:
2.00 miles
Round Trip
2.00 miles
Round Trip
Difficulty:
Easy
Easy
Blaze:
white circle
white circle
Surface:
Bridle - short loop
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Description:
Point of Interest:
Length:
3.90 miles
Round Trip
3.90 miles
Round Trip
Difficulty:
Moderate
Moderate
Blaze:
Surface:
Fall Mountain Trail
Location:
Description:
This 4.1 mile trail starts at the parking lot along Lake Tillery and traverses a wide variety of habitats. The top of Fall Mountain offers great views of Lake Tillery and surrounding countryside when leaves are off the trees. The top of Fall Mountain features rhyolite rock outcrops which have been relatively undisturbed. Here the forest is dominated by chestnut oaks, typical of the ridgetops found throughout the Uwharrie Mountains. Bald eagles and ospreys are sometimes observed along the river as they search for fish.
Point of Interest:
Length:
4.10 miles
4.10 miles
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Hattaway Mountain Trail
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Description:
This 2 mile trail offers a steep ascent up Hattaway Mountain and is one of the park’s more challenging trails. The chestnut oaks and sourwoods found at the top of Hattaway Mountain are typical of the dry, rocky ridges found throughout the Uwharrie Mountains. Like the other mountain trails, it offers good views from the top of the mountain when leaves are off the trees.
Point of Interest:
Length:
2.00 miles
2.00 miles
Difficulty:
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Laurel Trail
Location: Starts at the park museum
Description:
Named for the mountain laurel found along it, this trail is approximately 0.6 of a mile long. At times, it meanders along Sugarloaf Creek and passes near the park’s vacation cabins. This loop trail starts by the park’s museum and is perfect for those that seek a short hike. A section of the Morrow Mountain Trail connects the Laurel Trail to the Sugarloaf Mountain Trail for those seeking a longer and more adventurous hike.
Point of Interest:
Length:
0.60 miles
Round Trip
0.60 miles
Round Trip
Difficulty:
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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.