Wolf Rock Trail
Trail
1.3 mile
2.0 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
394'
120 m
Descent: -89' -27 m
High: 1,955' 596 m
Low: 1,561' 476 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 7% (4°)
Max Grade: 23% (13°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“This strenuous trail provides visitors with a steeper climb through shady forests and great views.”
— Mikhaila Redovian
Features
Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views
Family Friendly
Though steep, this scenic trail might be perfect for older kids, and is a great place to explore mixed assemblage forests.
Description
The Wolf Rock Trail might be a strenuous climb, but the views from the top are well worthwhile. From the top, visitors will be able to gaze out over three distinct watersheds, all separated by ridgelines. Bullhead Creek, Garden Creek, and Widow's Creek drainages can all be picked out from your vantage point at the top of Wolf Rock.
While you're taking your time climbing this trail, note the changing forest that surrounds the trail. The route begins in a predominantly pine forest before moving higher in elevation to a more mixed assemblage forest, and finally coming to an end in an area dominated by mature hardwoods. Especially in the fall, the colors of the leaves changing contrasts nicely with the dark greens of the pine forests.
Once you've taken your time to enjoy the views from the top of Wolf Rock, you can continue on the Blackjack Ridge Trail, or return the way that you came.
While you're taking your time climbing this trail, note the changing forest that surrounds the trail. The route begins in a predominantly pine forest before moving higher in elevation to a more mixed assemblage forest, and finally coming to an end in an area dominated by mature hardwoods. Especially in the fall, the colors of the leaves changing contrasts nicely with the dark greens of the pine forests.
Once you've taken your time to enjoy the views from the top of Wolf Rock, you can continue on the Blackjack Ridge Trail, or return the way that you came.
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ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed, Flora & Fauna
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Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks - Stone Mountain State Park
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Jun 17, 2018
Elena Ruszkowski
did wolf rock, cedar rock and looped back to the lower falls parking lot via sea to mtn connector
4mi
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