Join us at the Iron Ore Belt Access of Haw River State Park for a leisurely walk with a North Carolina State Parks Education Specialist as part of the First Day Hike initiative. Learn all about animal winter adaptations on this route, approximately 2 miles in length along even, natural terrain. Please dress for the […]
Come out to Morrow Mountain State Park on New Year’s Day to get your wellness goals started off on the right foot. Join a park ranger for a guided hike on the 3.3-mile moderate to strenuous Sugarloaf Mountain trail. Sugarloaf’s 850-foot summit is a fitting destination with expansive views stretching across the Uwharrie Mountains, Lake […]
Join a Park Ranger to hike the Sugarloaf Trail at the Marina for a two mile round trip hike to Sugarloaf Dune. Lace up your shoes, bring water and start your new year off right. Hike will begin at 10:00am. Start with the group and stay with the group or find your own path! Wed, […]
Start the New Year off right!
First Day Hike and Polar Plunge by EVTA in Elkin, NC
Join park ranger Katie Sanford for a leisurely, approximately 2-mile hike at Bertie Beach. This county-owned property adjoins Salmon Creek State Natural Area in Merry Hill, NC. Learn about local plants and wildlife, as well as some of the history of the area. Dress for the weather, and wear your walking shoes! This hike is […]
First-Day Trek Together with Burlington Recreation & Parks! Come stroll and roll through beautiful City Park!
Start the year off right by getting outside for a First Day Hike! For this hike at the Weymouth Tract, we will hike an easy 2 miles to see the different habitats within the longleaf pine forest. Come dressed for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Meet at the visitor center. Wed, Jan 1 2025, […]
Put your best foot forward in 2025! Join Ranger Hughes for a nature walk along the Fox Den Loop Trail for Lake James State Park’s first guided hike of the year. We'll also have free hot chocolate as a treat after the hike! Meet in the Catawba River Area (McDowell County side) office breezeway at the day-use parking […]
5-mile round trip hike to Point Lookout. The trail is paved and features a great view from the lookout.
Join Ranger Fields on this moderate to challenging hike to the old fire tower on top of the mountain. This is the highest point of the park, and quite possibly the "best view" of the surrounding area that Hanging Rock State Park provides. Please dress for the weather, and anticipating shedding layers as the hike […]
A good way to start the year on a trail. Join the MTA on this out-and-back 5 mile hike to Point Lookout.