November First Saturday Outing - Cook's Wall Hanging Rock State Park
November 7, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) invites you to participate in its First Saturday Outing on November 7: a 4.5-mile hike on the Cook’s Wall Trail in Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury and Westfield, NC. Participants will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot at the Lake Bathhouse, 2847 Hanging Rock Park Road (GPS 36.3902, -80.2678).
Coordinator for the outing is Dr. Will Truslow, an avid hiker and DRBA board member. Truslow comments, “This is a moderate hike that climbs about 400 feet but has great rewards. There are two grand viewing areas seeing south and east. Cook’s Wall is an area where vultures are frequently observed. If the atmosphere is clear, distant parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains can be seen.”
The state park’s website also describes this fascinating hike : “The trail's surface is gravel, dirt, and rock, and it has some uneven steps.” From the lake parking lot, the trail quickly ascends to the ridge connecting Hanging Rock and Cook’s Wall, then gradually wraps around the mountain, offering many views from cliffs. Sweeping vistas of the south and west offer views of Sauratown and Pilot Mountain in the distance.
House Rock, a feature located about halfway along this trail, is named for a "house-like" portion of the formation, which is a rock shelter overhang cavity that resembles a "living room."
All participants are asked to dress in layers of synthetic fabric, wear hiking boots, be prepared for rain, bring hiking stick(s), lunch or snacks, and water, and sign a waiver.
FOR SAFETY, AND TO COMPLY WITH STATE GUIDELINES:
(1) Wear a facemask that covers your nose and mouth.
(2) Social distancing will be observed throughout the hike.
To reach Hanging Rock State Park,
From Walnut Cove, NC take Hwy. 89 west to Danbury. Turn left at the hospital on Hanging Rock Park Road, go 1.5 miles to the park. Continue to the Lake Bathhouse at 2847 Hanging Rock Park Road
From Winston-Salem, NC take Hwy 8 north to Danbury. Turn left at the hospital on Hanging Rock Park Road, go 1.5 miles to the park. Continue to the Lake Bathhouse at 2847 Hanging Rock Park Road
From Stuart, VA take Hwy 8 south to Danbury. Turn right at the hospital on Hanging Rock Park Road, go 1.5 miles to the park. Continue to the Lake Bathhouse at 2847 Hanging Rock Park Road
MORE INFORMATION: For more information, contact Will Truslow, 336-547-1903, willtruslow@hotmail.com
