Dear Hikers,

Our next hike will take place on Sunday, September 6. This time, we are heading to the beautiful Raven Rock State Park in Lillington, Harnett County.

Address: parking next to Visitor Center

3009 Raven Rock Rd, Lillington, NC 27546

Meet-up time: 8:50 a.m.

We will start walking at 9:00 a.m.

Please keep in mind that it takes about an hour to drive from the Raleigh area, so plan your departure accordingly.

Our plan:

Raven Rock Loop Trail – 2.6 miles

This easy and scenic loop takes us to the famous Raven Rock, an impressive rock formation overlooking the Cape Fear River. The distinctive 150-foot rock cliff is one of the park's highlights.

If we still have enough energy and feel like continuing, we can take the Campbell Creek Loop Trail – 4.5 miles, which is rated as a moderate trail. Along the way, we can also visit the area around Lanier Falls, a beautiful section of the Cape Fear River. The official park map also shows an additional 0.2-mile Lanier Falls Trail.

Depending on our pace and how everyone feels, we can finish after the first trail or extend our hike with the additional loop.

Park map:

https://www.ncparks.gov/maps/raven-rock-state-park-map/open

The park is located about 40 miles southwest of Raleigh, and there is no regular admission fee for day use.

Looking forward to seeing you on the trail!