The fishing area consists of a parking lot with 11 parking spaces and a turnaround area for trailers; a set of concrete stairs with adjoining slide to help paddlers carry kayaks and canoes up and down the stairs; and a concrete walkway connecting the stairs to the parking area. The new public fishing area is a partnership between the Wildlife Commission and Jessup Mill, an outdoor recreation business that offers camping, tubing, music, and other outdoor events on the banks of the Dan River across from the new access area.

The Original Loop mountain bike trail in Hanging Rock State Park is winding with flowing sections and good berms. It is a good loop through rolling forested hills. Visitors should park at the mountain bike access parking lot, located at 2568 Moores Spring Road in Westfield. Go across the crosswalk; use caution when crossing Moores Spring Road.

The Major Tom mountain bike trail in Hanging Rock State Park begins near trail marker #13 of the Original Loop Trail, parallels a farm field, then ends near marker #10 of the Original Loop Trail. It is fast, rocky trail across steep hillsides.

The Black Racer Mountain Bike Trail in Hanging Rock State Park is a short loop beginning and ending near trail marker #33 of the Hognose Trail. The trail follows a ridge through what was once an old campground. This gentle, winding trail is good for newer riders.

The Copperhead Connector Mountain Bike Trail in Hanging Rock State Park is not recommended for beginners. It winds under the bridge on Moores Spring Road, then immediately crosses Cascade Creek. There is no bridge here, and bicyclists must cross through the creek. The trail then goes uphill and splits at a Y. To the right, the trail leads to the Black Racer Trail. To the left, the trail leads to the Kingsnake Trail.

Tory’s Den Trail at Hanging Rock State Park is both a hiking and equestrian trail. Park along Charlie Young Road (horse trailers allowed). The 2.4-mile one-way trail meanders through forests and near a small stream before climbing up the mountain. Half of the trail is open for horseback riding, until its second junction with Ruben Mountain Trail. A sign marks the end of the bridle section. Hikers can continue up to Huckleberry Ridge and connect to Moore’s Wall Loop Trail.

The Ring-Necked Mountain Bike Trail in Hanging Rock State Park begins 300 feet on the left from the Kingsnake Trail. It parallels Cascade Creek, then goes past bluffs of the Dan River, before leading uphill through forested hills.

The Rattler Mountain Bike Trail in Hanging Rock State Park begins near mile marker #17 of the Major Tom Trail and ends behind the farmhouse. It should be ridden downhill only. The trail is for advance-skilled bicyclists only, and it should not be taken by beginners. It is a steep, downhill trail with fast berms and big doubles, and it is a fun run on a mountain terrain that is sure to challenge.

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The Hognose Mountain Bike Trail in Hanging Rock State Park is a short loop beginning and ending near trail market #106 of the Kingsnake Trail. It leads through a mature open forest. This gentle, winding trail is good for newer riders.