Park in the first lot after the entrance. Raven Rock Loop Trail to Little Creek Trail back to Raven Rock Loop Trail. You cannot place your personal belongings on a site to "reserve" the site for you. Good brisk pace. Trail begins on east side of lot. I don't recommend it in the summer due to downed trees and not really a good trail along the branch - plus during the summer I'm sure it's overgrown. Scenic lunch at Raven Rock. Campers can make same-day reservations up until 9:00pm on the day of your arrival. Turn off US 421 and follow Raven Rock Road for 3 miles to the park entrance. Closed Christmas Day, Park Office The park is open daily from 7:00am to 10:00pm. November 8pm raven.rock@ncparks.gov There is a winter view of High Shoals Falls. Length 2.6 mi Elevation gain 272 ft Route type Loop 3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC 27546 Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Two large paved parking areas, one near Raven Rock Loop, Fish Traps, Northington Ferry, American Beech, Group Camp, and Little Creek Loop trailheads, and one next to the Visitor Center and Campbell Creek trailhead. Raleigh, NC 27699-1615. Weekend delays: Visitors should expect park entrance delays from 9:30am to 6:00pm on weekends. This includes the swim beaches at: Cliffs of the Neuse, Goose Creek, Hanging Rock, Jones Lake, Lake James,  and Lake Norman state parks; the swim piers at Lake Waccamaw, Pettigrew, and Singletary Lake state parks; and all swim areas at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, and Kerr Lake state recreation areas. Travel them on foot, on mountain bike, or on horseback. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. After crossing the long bridge, you will meander along Campbell Creek and experience rockier terrain compared to other trails at the park. Get a year of AllTrails Pro for only €14.99. Great walk along creek. Fulltime VC, restrooms, picnic tables, auditorium / classroom, camping, and shelters. Not very challenging but not boring either. Raven Rock Trail crosses the park road and Jacob Fork River then ascends steeply to a paved road shared by the park and Pine Mountain Golf Resort. The family campground, equestrian campground, and backcountry campsites are open. Nice view, lots of roots. Roadside parking is PROHIBITED. Raven Rock is a 4.8 kilometer lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Broadway, North Carolina that features a river and is good for all skill levels. ... well-marked 4.2-mile loop will provide you with a link to the past as you hike on land that Cherokee Indians once traversed. Still a really nice area to walk! Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Picnic shelters and the amphitheater are not available to reserve. Maps are available at the visitor center and trailhead kiosks. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. great trail, great views... those stairs are ridiculous and it's usually too crowded. Super super crowded with families and large groups. There are no walk-up reservations. Showing results 1 - 90 of 463. But I left the second day's water in my car and grabbed it during the loop hike to take it back to camp. Scenic view from overlook. Enjoy! Raven Rock is a 3 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Broadway, North Carolina that features a river and is good for all skill levels. GPS: 35.4597, -78.9127 I like to walk to get away from people so that was frustrating. New COVID-19 information for parks under phase 2.5, The Overmountain Men and the Campaign to Kings Mountain, Maintain a social distance of 6 feet, regardless of the behavior of others, Bring a mask or face covering; they are required to be worn inside buildings and when social distancing cannot be implemented, Share the trail — warn other trail users of your presence, step to the side or wait at the end of a bridge, Do not enter restrooms until others have cleared out and please be patient when staff is cleaning them, Wash or sanitize your hands before, during, and after your visit, Do not share equipment like phones or cameras with other visitors, If the park seems crowded when you arrive, come back another time, Stay at home if you are exhibiting symptoms. Following along Little Creek, you will wind through the woods and find your way to a large staircase that descends to the Rock. beautiful trail! (910) 893-4888