Moore's Wall Loop Trail
Trail
4.1 mile
6.7 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
916'
279 m
Descent: -914' -278 m
High: 2,535' 773 m
Low: 1,698' 518 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 8% (5°)
Max Grade: 38% (21°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“Reach the highest point in Hanging Rock State Park at the top of Moore's Knob.”
— Thomas Birch
Features
Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views
Description
This is a strenuous loop trail that leads to the top of Moore's Knob - the highest point in Hanging Rock State Park.
It's recommended to hike this loop in the clockwise direction. The trail starts at the picnic/swimming area at Hanging Rock Lake. The first 1.5 miles follow a beautiful mountain creek valley, passing the junction of the Magnolia Springs Trail at 1.0 miles.
At 1.5 miles, the trail turns to the right and begins a steeper ascent of Moore's Wall. At 2.0 miles, the trail levels out and follows the ridge line of Moore's Wall. Moore's Knob and its observation tower are reached at 2.5 miles, the high point of the loop at 2,572 feet.
Descend from Moore's Knob passing Balanced Rock. The trail continues to descend passing through the family campground and passing meeting itself at the upper end of Hanging Rock Lake. Follow the path beside the lake back to the parking area.
It's recommended to hike this loop in the clockwise direction. The trail starts at the picnic/swimming area at Hanging Rock Lake. The first 1.5 miles follow a beautiful mountain creek valley, passing the junction of the Magnolia Springs Trail at 1.0 miles.
At 1.5 miles, the trail turns to the right and begins a steeper ascent of Moore's Wall. At 2.0 miles, the trail levels out and follows the ridge line of Moore's Wall. Moore's Knob and its observation tower are reached at 2.5 miles, the high point of the loop at 2,572 feet.
Descend from Moore's Knob passing Balanced Rock. The trail continues to descend passing through the family campground and passing meeting itself at the upper end of Hanging Rock Lake. Follow the path beside the lake back to the parking area.
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Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks
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Aug 24, 2019
Jana DuMond
This is a great butt-kicking trail. It's all ascent and descent. Next time I need a quick workout, I'll park by the lake and just do this trail. I…
3.9mi
May 26, 2019
Walter Vaughn
When you face the lake, to the right heads up the stairs, to the left heads up the forest section.
4.1mi
Apr 23, 2017
KM Clewell
I loved this trail, such a challenge, reward was incredible. Lots of steps back down after the fire tower.
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