Hanging Rock State Park

Hanging Rock State Park is not in Greensboro; however, it is only a 45 minute drive north and makes a great day trip! Located in the Sauratown Mountains, Hanging Rock comes by its name honestly. After hiking mostly uphill for a mile, you look up and see large rock formations--- hanging. Then, you walk about 3/10ths of a mile up behind the the rocks to heights of around 2,000 feet. If you aren't expecting this altitude, Hanging Rock seems as if you are standing on the highest spot on earth-- high enough for us! As you can see in the photo, the people in the distance are sitting on peaks of bare rocks and sheer cliffs. Established in 1936, Hanging Rock is a part of North Carolina's natural heritage and we are very proud of this state park. The park includes waterfalls, caves, ridges, 18 miles of trails and more over 6,457 acres. If you want more information, we like this link (see here). 

Happy Friday! This is our contribution to Sky Watch Friday.

Comments

[Anette]

This is truly an amazing photo, I love it :) All the best from Anette in Norway :)

[David T]

From the State Parks website, "Many facilities in the park were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) between 1935 and 1942." At the risk of "going political", I believe this and the Blue Ridge Parkway are great examples of good and lasting value from government stimulus spending.

[B^2]

Sounds like a great place to visit.

[cloudbusting2]

Very nice views you have there. A perfect blue sky day. Those people are awfully close to the cliff down there. I would prefer to stand back a little bit.

[Irina]

Looks so inviting.

[Manang Kim]

OMG this is so pretty but I don't think if I will do what they do hehehehe! My skies

[Lew]

Beautiful top of the world view! Reminds me of some of the spots I have been along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

[Fabien]

Nice vew, nice light.

[Preston Earle]

Something looks funky about this photo. Some of the shadows look way too blue. Did you do anything odd in the exposure or processing?