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Black Rock Mountain State Park


Friday, November 7, 2025

Campfire S'mores and Stories
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
We'll be sharing s'mores and stories by the campfire from 5:00-6:30pm! Kick back with good conversation, and company on the mountain. At the fire pit behind the Trading Post by the campground, all visitors welcome! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

Birding Black Rock
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Enjoy the morning at the park on the lookout for birds. Discussing the types of birds found here at this time of year, and identifying them. Meet at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Snakes on The Mountain
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
The Naturalist will be at the Visitor Center with live snakes! Get an up close view of native snake species, learn about them, and have a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Sunrise Hike
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Watch the sunrise and the early morning golden hour glow on the mountain and over the valleys. An easy .25 mile hike from the Visitor Center down to the Blue Ridge Overlook. Meet up top at 6:30am. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Stride on the Continental Divide
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Spend the afternoon learning about the notable geography of this park. Walk along the Eastern Continental Divide and find an appreciation for what that means. Discuss all about the parks features, while hiking with the guide on our famous Tennessee Rock Trail! 2.2 mile moderate hike. Meet at trailhead. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, November 14, 2025

Nocturnals Night Hike
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Owls, frogs, and foxes, Oh-My! Some of the most enchanting species of animals roam in the hours of the dark. Come on a hike as we talk about nocturnality and other counterparts to it, and keep a keen ear and eye out for these creatures. Bring a flashlight or headlamp, and your adventurous spirit! Meet at the Mellinger Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Snakes on The Mountain
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
The Naturalist will be at the Visitor Center with live snakes! Get an up close view of native snake species, learn about them, and have a chance to pet them (if you dare). $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Lookout Mountain Guided Hike
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 1 PM to 4 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Experience a side of Black Rock Mountain off the well worn path. Hike a section of the James Edmond backcountry trail that leads up to the Lookout Mountain Overlook. This guided hike will take you up a challenging 1.2 mile hike, with the payoff of a rarely seen view. Meet in the Black Rock Mountain Lake parking lot. Pay in cash. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Clayton Cross History/Controversy
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
This historical program will detail the story of the Cross over Clayton, which has existed in many iterations over the past 70 years. Learn about its status to the people of the town vs its legal status, and how it remains in standing today. Meet at the Visitor Center and we'll stroll and discuss by the overlook. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Greasy Creek Falls Hike
Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Hike to the best waterfall in the park! We'll walk a .75mi section of the James Edmonds backcountry trail, easy/moderate. Meet at the Black Rock Lake parking lot! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Clayton Cross History/Controversy
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
This historical program will detail the story of the Cross over Clayton, which has existed in many iterations over the past 70 years. Learn about its status to the people of the town vs its legal status, and how it remains in standing today. Meet at the Visitor Center and we'll stroll and discuss by the overlook. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Clayton Cross History/Controversy
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
This historical program will detail the story of the Cross over Clayton, which has existed in many iterations over the past 70 years. Learn about its status to the people of the town vs its legal status, and how it remains in standing today. Meet at the Visitor Center and we'll stroll and discuss by the overlook. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Friday, January 1, 2027

First Day Sunrise Hike
Friday, Jan 1, 2027 7 AM to 8 AM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Watch the sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is an easy 1/4mi hike, good for range of physical abilities, bring company or find it here. Meet at the Visitor Center or ADA accessible option available via parking by Blue Ridge Overlook. Start the day and the year on the right foot in stride with the sun! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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