Hanging Rock State Park

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This 9,011-acre state park in North Carolina is a must-see for any visitor to the state. The park is open to the public. It's free. Hanging Rock State Park is located approximately 30 miles north of Winston-Salem in the Sauratown Mountain Range, which is one of North Carolina's easternmost mountain ranges.

There are over 18 miles of hiking trails in the North Carolina state park and a few waterfalls and peaks. In addition, there is a large campground on the premises, and rock climbing is permitted on Cook's Wall and Moore's Wall.

Hanging Rock State Park has ten cabins and a tent and trailer campground. It's perfect for visitors who want to stay in the park. The Devil's Chimney and the eponymous Hanging Rock are two of Hanging Rock State Park's most famous quartzite formations and ridges.