Dec FSO Hanging Rock Hike

December 6, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Please join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025, for a classic North Carolina hike to one of the Piedmont’s most iconic views! The “Hanging Rock” is a massive quartzite cliff that juts out dramatically into the landscape, where we’ll enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the Sauratown Mountains and the surrounding countryside. 

Participants will meet at 10:00 a.m. just outside the Hanging Rock Visitor’s Center located at 1005 Visitor Center Drive in Westfield (GPS Coordinates: 36.394973, -80.266308).    

This is an out-and-back hike on a mixture of gravel, dirt, and rock steps. Expect a moderate workout on the ascent and watch your footing on the way down.  If you haven’t hiked it in a couple of years, you’ll notice the last portion is ½ mile longer and considerably less strenuous than before.  The length of the hike is approximately 3.6 miles, round trip, with an elevation gain of over 600 ft.  This hike is not ADA accessible.

Toward the finish, those who want a longer hike may wish to split off toward Wolf Rock, Cooks Wall or Moore’s Knob.  If you do so, please inform the trip leader of your intention.

Participants for the hike should supply water and snacks, wear hiking boots and layers of water-shedding artificial fabric or wool and be prepared for rain, wind or other adverse weather. To participate with the DRBA group on this outing, all participants must sign a waiver.

Also check out DRBA's Be Safe Outdoors tips to be prepared for the hike. 

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For more information, contact the outing coordinator Tom Taylor EMAIL or PHONE: (336) 402-6100

NOTE: If for any reason the event needs to be cancelled, visit www.danriver.org or our Facebook page by Friday, December 5, 2025, for additional information.

Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge.