Hanging Rock State Park

Stokes County North Carolina

One of the most easterly mountain ranges in the state, the Sauratown Mountains are often called "the mountains away from the mountains" because they are separated from the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Prominent peaks in the Sauratown range rise from 1,700 feet to more than 2,500 feet in elevation and stand in bold contrast to the surrounding countryside, which averages only 800 feet in elevation.

Named for the Saura Indians who were early inhabitants of the region, the Sauratown Mountains are the remnants of a once-mighty range of peaks. Over many millions of years, wind, water and other forces wore down the lofty peaks. What remains of these ancient mountains is the erosion-resistant quartzite, which now supports scenic ridges and knobs, including Moore's Knob, Moore's Wall, Cook's Wall, Devil's Chimney, Wolf Rock and Hanging Rock.

Directions:

Hanging Rock State Park is located in Stokes County, four miles northwest of Danbury. From I-40, take US 52 north. Take the Germanton/NC 8 exit, and turn left, following NC 8 for 25 miles through Danbury. Two miles north of Danbury, turn left onto Hanging Rock Road/SR 2015. Drive two miles to the park entrance at the end of Hanging Rock Road.

Information provided by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation For more information visit the official Hanging Rock State Park web site.

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