Hanging Rock to Cook’s Wall

Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 5/9/2026 9:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 5/8/2026 5:00 pm
Leader: Joan Heiss
Distance: 8 miles
Difficulty: R-21, Moderate
Elevation Gain: 1300 ft.
Description: Please join me for a late spring hike beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the search for Mountain Laurels and Catawba Rhodendrons. We will meet at the lake parking lot for a hike including stops at: Hanging Rock, Wolf Rock, House Rock, and Cook’s Wall. We will hike from the lake connector trail to Hanging Rock first then hike back to the Wolf Rock/Cook’s Wall trails. We will come back to House Rock to enjoy the view and have a little snack/lunch. Coming back we will hike via the Magnolia Springs connector trail. Since we will be hiking on a surface of gravel/dirt/rock with some uneven steps, poles are recommended.
Required Gear: Lunch and poles