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Black Rock Mountain State Park


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.
Accessible Event Tales of Scales Event 
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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

Craft a Kite, Fly it High
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Together we will craft simple kites that anyone can make and fly. Come to the fishing dock at the Black Rock Lake and give it a try! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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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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Monday, November 24, 2025

Tennessee Rock Guidebook Tour
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Black Rock Mountain once sold a guidebook for the renowned Tennessee Rock trail. Come with us as we offer a hike using the final copy of this guidebook. Noting the numbered posts, the information on them, and how much has changed since it was published in 1998! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
Monumental Moments Event 
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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Turkey Trot Tender (Easy)
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Work up an appetite before Thanksgiving dinner. We're meeting at the lake to do the loop. Walk, jog, run, whatever tickles your tail-feathers. It's a good way to spend the day, showing thanks to your body, the beauty of nature, and the company of others. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Turkey Trot Tough (Difficult)
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Work up an appetite before Thanksgiving dinner. We're meeting at the Tennessee Rock Trailhead to do the loop. Run, jog, or walk, whatever suits your stuffing. It's a good way to spend the day, showing thanks to your body, the beauty of nature, and the company of others $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Native American History Rabun
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Native American Heritage day is the Friday after Thanks Giving. In observance, we will be presenting some of the know history of Native Americans in this area. Come to the Black Rock overlook, to learn and take a look into the past. $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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