ストークス郡の天然記念物・トップ7

Balanced Rock is one of many masterpieces of nature, that can be found in Hanging Rock State Park. To get there, it only takes a very short detour from Moore's Wall Loop Trail and Moore's Knob. Make sure to not miss the sight of such a perfectly balanced rock on top of another one.

Located close to Cole Gap Mountain and along Wolf Rock Trail, Wolf Rock is a nice viewpoint over the area. From here, you can see the two cities of Winston-Salem and Greensboro in the distance.

House Rock is located along Cook's Wall Trail and is named like that because the overhanging cliff forms something like a rooftop for the 'house' below. Standing on top of the cliff, offers you a great overview.

Once you've reached the top of Hanging Rock, look for a place to sit down and enjoy the views of the surrounding area. Across the valley you can see Moore’s Knob and below you will spot Indian Creek flow by.

Once you've reached Window Falls, there is a viewing point on top of the falls but you can also climb down to the lower part of the waterfall where you can climb behind the waterfall (depending on weather conditions) and get soaking wet. The falls are named for a hole in the rock, that looks like a little window.

House Rock is located along Cook's Wall Trail and is named like that because the overhanging cliff forms something like a rooftop for the 'house' below. Standing on top of the cliff, offers you a great overview.

Rock Garden is just a short walk from the Visitor Center of Hanging Rock State Park and the trail, up to the edge of the garden, is wheelchair accessible. Inside Rock Garden you will find rocks in all imaginable shapes and balancing on each other. A perfect spot, especially for kids.

Upper Cascades in Hanging Rock State Park are fed by a tributary of Cascades Creek. To reach the lower part of the cascades, you will find stairs at the waterfalls.