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At the current time the restroom facilities at the Morrow Mountain Scenic Overlook, Mountain Top, are closed due to septic system repair needs. The restrooms will be opened as soon as the repairs can be made.
Additional restrooms are available at the park office, lower picnic area (past the swimming pool), and at the boathouse.
For additional information call the park office at 704-982-4402.
Updated: 2012-05-02 17:05:21
BRIDLE TRAILS ARE CLOSED! Updated- 5/14/2012 at 1045.
... details ± Bridle Trails will be closed for up to three day after a rain event of 0.50 inches or greater to allow for drying of the trails. The trail will be routinely checked by park staff for any opening prior to the three days. Below is a list of other riding opportunities within a two hour drive of Morrow Mountain in the event trails are closed:
Uwharrie Ranger District in Troy, NC telephone: (910) 576-6391
The Walthour-Moss Foundation in Southern Pines, NC - http://www.walthour-moss.org/index.php.
Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, NC - http://www.forsyth.cc/parks/tanglewood/Default.aspx
Saurtown Trails (which includes Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain State Parks) - http://www.sauratowntrails.org/
Sandhills Gamelands telephone: (919) 281-3917
Latta Plantation, Huntersville, NC - http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ParkandRec/StewardshipServices/NaturePreserves/Pages/Latta.aspx
New Hope Stables, Statesville, NC - http://www.nhstables.com/
H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area, Cheraw SC - http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/hcb/introduction.aspx
For further information contact the park office at 704-982-4402.
Please continue to check this site prior to all visits for horse riding activities. The trail may close for short durations based on many reasons including maintenance and wet weather closures. This website will be updated with current trail status.
Updated: 2012-05-14 11:11:37
Address: 49104 Morrow Mountain Road, Albemarle, NC 28001
GPS coordinates:
35.373724, -80.073477
Office Phone: (704) 982-4402
Email: morrow.mountain@ncdenr.gov Enjoy the gifts of nature surrounded by the remnants of a once mighty range of peaks. Upon first encounter, the Uwharrie Mountains may seem like a mountainous mirage. These steep, rugged hills unusual topography for the area form a stark contrast with the rolling countryside of the piedmont plateau.
Recreation is plentiful in and around the waters of Lake Tillery and the Yadkin / Pee Dee River. Fishing and boating are popular pastimes. Nature lovers can pick from miles of trails to travel on foot or horseback. And for those who want to stay and take it all in, cabins and camping are available. There's really only one word to describe Morrow Mountain State Park: variety. Use the family car or RV, horseback or canoe, put on a pair of hiking boots or bait your favorite fishing pole a visit to Morrow Mountain lets you choose your kind of adventure.