| 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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