South Mountains State Park
Trails for Hikers, Mountain Bikers, and Equestrians, Camping, Fishing, Picnic Shelter, Visitor Center
3001 South Mountain Park Avenue Connelly Springs, NC 28612
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CONTACT: 828-433-4772
WEBSITE: https://www.ncparks.gov/south-mountains-state-park
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: Opening Hours
Open Daily (except Christmas Day) 7am
Closing Hours
December, January and February 7pm
November 8pm
March, April and October 9pm
May - September 10pm
Closed Christmas Day
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: County Park, State Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: South Mountains State Park features elevations to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams and more than 40 miles of trails for hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers.
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GETTING THERE:
Parking
pDriving Directions: 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue Connelly Springs, NC 28612
South Mountains State Park is located in Burke County, 18 miles south of Morganton. From I-40, turn south on N.C. 18, travel 11 miles and make a right turn onto SR 1913 (Sugarloaf Road). Turn left on Old N.C. 18. Travel four miles and turn right onto SR 1901 (Wardu2019s Gap Road). The park is on SR 1904 (South Mountains State Park Ave.).
DIRECTIONS,
kParking Instructions: Parking Lot
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Trails, Horse Stables, Birdwatching, Fishing
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills, ADA Accessible
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Visitor Center, Picnic Shelter
Trash Cans: Yes
Camping: Tent, Groups, Primitive
Camping Amenities: Running Water, Fires Allowed, Campfire Circle
TRAILS:
Trail Description: Enjoy more than 47 miles of marked trails. All trails in the park are available to hikers. There are 33 miles of equestrian trails at South Mountains State Park. South Mountains State Park is one of the few parks in the state parks system offering mountain bikers the chance to ride through the park. The 18-mile, strenuous loop trail follows old logging roads through the backcountry.
More Information
Photos, Trails, Camping, Trip Advisor
Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Dog Walking, Birdwatching
Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Very Difficult
Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)
Trail Surface Type: Gravel, Natural rock, Sand/Dirt
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle, Moderate, Steep
Trail Extras: Mountain Biking Features
OTHER:
Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs
Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk
Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream
