Today is a great day to go outdoors and walk on a mountain top. Meet the ranger for this Thanksgiving Day a hike. We will be mostly on Mount Jefferson’s ridgeline. This is a one-mile hike focusing on local history, stories, and vistas.
Events and Programs
1481 Mount Jefferson State Park Road
West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-246-9653
mount.jefferson@ncparks.gov
GPS: 36.393564, -81.468012
8am - sunset
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office
8am - 5pm weekdays
Closed state holidays
mount.jefferson@ncparks.gov
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area 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:
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 2:00pm
Start Location:
Picnic Area
Are you interested in Climate Change & Green House Gasses? Join us for a hike to the Climate tower. We will discuss the science of long wave radiation, albedo, feedback, and Greenhouse gasses. Our hike will end at the summit where we examine one of the state's climate towers and look at a few of the data sensors.
Date of Event:
Sat, 11/30/2019 - 2:00pm
Start Location:
Picnic Area
Park Maps and Brochures:
