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PARK OFFICE HOURS FOR 10/07/21   

PARK OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 11AM TILL 1PM

 Last updated on: Thursday, October 7, 2021

Updated Boathouse Hours   

The Boathouse operating hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 10a.m. - 5:30p.m. Boat rentals END at 4:30p.m. Boat rentals are at $10 per hour, $25 for half-day, or $45 for full-day. It is encouraged to bring your own life-jackets as long as they are US Coast Guard approved, in good condition, properly fitting and worn at all times while on the rental boats. The risk of contracting COVID from exposed surfaces is greatly reduced after 72 hours. When renting life jackets, boats, and paddles within 72 hours of previous use, you are at a greater risk of contracting COVID.

 Last updated on: Wednesday, September 8, 2021

OFFICE HOURS   

DUE TO STAFF SHORTAGE, OFFICE HOURS MAY VARY. PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE AT 704-982-4402 BEFORE COMING TO THE PARK.

 Last updated on: Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Bridle Trail – Short Loop

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.

Trail Location: 
Trailhead is located at the Bridle Trail parking area, approximately 0.5 mile from the park entrance.
Trail Length: 
3.90 miles
Trail Type: 
loop
Trail Difficulty: 
moderate bridle
Trail Use: 
Hiking
Equestrian
Trail Surface: 
natural surface
gravel
water crossings
Trail Blaze: 
white circles
Bridle trails:

CLOSED TODAY


Map of North Carolina – Morrow Mountain State Park


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:
    7:00am to 8:00pm

 

  • April:
    7:00am to 9:00pm

 

  • 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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  • Open 8:00am to 4:30pm
     
  • Hours may change on state holidays and weekends.
     

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  • OPEN
     
  • Closed Christmas Day
     

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  • CLOSED​
  • August hours may vary depending on staff.
     

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  • ​Open 7 days per week, 10a.m. until 5:30p.m. Boat rentals end at 5p.m. Weekends only after Labor Day.