Five Peaks

Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 8/24/2024 8:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 5:00 pm
Leader: Juhua Morrison
Distance: 10.1 miles
Difficulty: R-31, Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 2,080 ft.
Description: Hanging Rock State Park, less than an hour from Greensboro and Winston-Salem, has some of the finest and most accessible hiking in North Carolina. The ancient Sauratown Mountains lie east of the Blue Ridge escarpment. This hike will take you on the grand tour of all the vistas in the state park, including the namesake Hanging Rock and Moore’s Knob, the tallest peak in the Sauratown Mountains at 2,579 feet. You’ll also get outstanding views from Wolf Rock, House Rock, Cook’s Wall, and Hanging Rock Lake. The hike begins at the visitor center and goes clockwise to Hanging Rock first. Bring enough food and water for this hike on a hot summer day. The carpooling will be arranged. 10.1 miles, 2080 ft elev. [R-31]