As you head back towards the trailhead, at the old fireplace walk towards Stone Mountain Falls, for a quicker hike of the trail highlights.Īnother great hike is the Wolf Rock Trail, a 1.5 mile hike that leads you to breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Since we did not have enough time to do the full loop, we just hiked to the top and walked the same way down. While the trail can get somewhat strenuous when you reach the switchbacks, it’s worth the work out! The trail starts you off with three-quarters of a mile up the mountain. Start the day by hiking the one-mile Cedar Rock Trail that takes you to a granite outcrop with a great view of Stone Mountain and then hike the Stone Mountain Trail Loop. It is an amazing rock for experienced rock climbers. Hiking through Stone Mountain State Parkįor the second day, drive to Stone Mountain State Park, where the 600-foot tall granite dome pops out of the green forested mountain. After a few smores over our bonfire and some stargazing, the tent was becoming our home. The same Horizon Tumbler that kept our water cold during the hike allowed for a delicious cup of hot cocoa as the evening cooled. We actually slept at a relatively new vineyard, Eden Oaks Vineyard, whose grapes are not yet mature enough to harvest, but they offer a fantastic campground experience. Wolf Rock Trail: 3.4 miles moderate hikeĪfter a full day of hiking and exploring head to Ronda, NC to enjoy the views of the vineyards and taste delicious wines and cheeses. Tory’s Den Cave and Waterfall Trail: 0.4 miles easy Rock Garden Trail: 0.2 miles round trip easy and wheelchair accessible. Lower Cascades Trail: 0.8 Miles round trip moderate Hidden Falls and Window Falls: 1.4 round trip strenuous hike (plenty of steps) Hanging Rock Trail: 2.6 miles round trip moderate If you are visiting at a busy time, make sure to head here early as it is only a small parking lot that remains consistently full all afternoon.Ĭook’s Wall Trail: 4.4 miles round trip moderate While you do need to drive a little bit further to another lot it is definitely worth visiting the Lower Cascade Falls and the Tory’s Den Cave. If you are an early bird, head to Hanging Rock Park Lake first thing in the morning to get a glimpse of the fog rising off the lake and the trees surrounding it. Wolf Rock and Cooks Wall are amazing hikes that lead to breathtaking views of the mountains. We also got the reusable straw, which is perfect to grab a quick sip of water while hiking. It is so refreshing to get to the top of the mountain and still have ice cold water to enjoy. ![]() For each hike we filled up our 30 oz Horizon Tumbler from CamelBak’s new Horizon Drinkware Collection from our ice filled cooler to take on the hike. ![]() Then make sure to visit Hidden Falls, Window Falls and Upper Cascade Falls and the Rock Garden, all of which trailheads start at the same parking lot.Įven though we visited in the late summer, the afternoon sun is still quite warm, especially at the top of each trail where there is less shade available. ![]() Start your journey at Hanging Rock State Park by exploring the main trail in the park, the famous Hanging Rock Trail and see the Moore’s Knob. The park offers over 20 miles of hiking trails leading to panoramic mountain views and stunning waterfalls, rock climbing opportunities, horseback rides, swimming, boating and fishing. North Carolina’s Hanging Rock State Park is the perfect first stop on your getaway itinerary. The Thrill: Two days of hiking in NC State Parks Exploring Hanging Rock State Park Driving a few hours west from Raleigh, or 90 minutes north of Charlotte you can visit two of our favorite NC state parks and dozens of wineries in the Yadkin Valley region.Ĭoming from Raleigh, we started our adventurous weekend getaway at Hanging Rock State Park, which is a great destination for hiking, chasing waterfalls and spending the night camping or in a rustic cabin. North Carolina is home to an array of diverse landscapes on the east coast. This post is sponsored by CamelBak but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
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