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Celebrate "National Joe Day" at Morrow Mountain! Relax and enjoy a cup of joe with our park staff. Coffee, hot water, and other hot beverages will be provided. Meet at the Park Office.

Join park staff for a guided tour of the historic Dr. Francis Kron homesite. Renowned as the first medical doctor of the Uwharrie Mountains, Francis Kron also served his community in other capacities. Reflect on his life and the Kron family's lasting legacy on Morrow Mountain State Park and the surrounding area. Drop-ins are welcome!

Explore Morrow Mountain after dark! Go on a guided hike of the Quarry Trail with park staff. We will look and listen for signs of nocturnal wildlife. Bring your own flashlight or headlamp; red light function is preferred. Registration is limited to 50 participants. Please call the Park Office to sign up at (704) 982-4402. Meet at Shelter C.

Explore Morrow Mountain after dark! Go on a guided hike of the Quarry Trail with park staff. We will look and listen for signs of nocturnal wildlife. Bring your own flashlight or headlamp; red light function is preferred. Registration is limited to 50 participants. Please call the Park Office to sign up at (704) 982-4402. Meet at Shelter C.

Celebrate the wide world of birds by attending a guided bird count with park staff. All data goes toward the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Be prepared to hike approximately one mile distance on the Fall Mountain Trail over mostly flat ground along the Lake Tillery shoreline. Limited binoculars available. Bring your own if you have them. A bird checklist and field guides will be available for participants. All are welcome but some birdwatching experience is suggested. Meet at the Lake Tillery/Boathouse parking lot.

Celebrate the wide world of birds by attending a guided bird count with park staff. All data goes toward the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Be prepared to hike approximately one mile distance around the Quarry Trail and surrounding picnicking area. Limited binoculars available. Bring your own if you have them. A bird checklist and field guides will be available for participants. All are welcome but some birdwatching experience is suggested. Meet at Shelter C near the Lower Picnic parking lot.

Attention all Bark Rangers: Today is National Walk Your Dog Day! Show your appreciation for “Man’s Best Friend” by taking them on a guided hike on the Three Rivers Trail. This trail is approximately one mile long with beautiful views of the Confluence of the Yadkin-Pee Dee rivers. Meet at the trailhead located in the Boathouse parking lot.

Francis Kron is renowned as the first medical doctor of North Carolina’s Southern Piedmont. Delve deeper into the life of this fascinating man and his legacy left at Morrow Mountain State Park. Guided tours will be available of the structures and grounds. Drop-ins are welcome! A small parking lot is available nearby. The Kron House can be reached by a short walk up a flight of stairs.

Join a park ranger for a First Day Hike on Sugarloaf Mountain hiking trail. Come out to Morrow Mountain State Park on New Year’s Day to get your wellness goals started off on the right foot. Join a park ranger for a guided hike on the 3.3-mile moderate to strenuous Sugarloaf Mountain trail. Sugarloaf’s 850-foot summit is a fitting destination with expansive views stretching across the Uwharrie Mountains, Lake Tillery, and beyond. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather including sturdy hiking shoes and bring water to drink. The trailhead is located at the Bridle trail parking area, which is the second driveway on the right after entering the state park gate.

Veterans with service-related disabilities are now eligible to apply to receive a free Annual Pass to North Carolina State Parks.