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Rocky Face Mountain has something for every nature lover, including a thrilling challenge for rock climbing enthusiasts of multiple skill levels, along with beautiful views and trails for hikers.
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area, NC
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area is located in the south central Brushy Mountains and offers big views for its elevation and location. This park is relatively unknown and is in a region where there are few public recreational opportunities. Thankfully Alexander County opened this park in 2012 for hiking, climbing, and camping. In total there are ~5.5 miles of trails in the park, but this hike covers what I believe to be the highlights. The parking lot is at the base of the old quarry, popular with rock climbers. The first notable trail feature is the 350-foot climb up an open granite face. Then you'll get two big views from the summit loop of the Brushy Mountains. On the way back you'll also follow the rim of the quarry wall. In summary this is a great little park with excellent views that all types of hikers can experience.
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Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area flyover
Enjoy a birds-eye view of Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Hiddenite, NC. Rocky Face Park offers five miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, picnicking, beautiful views, geocaching, and more. Visit RockyFacePark.com for more information. Rocky Face Park is located at 3451 Rocky Face Church Road, Hiddenite, NC 28636. Special thanks to Steve Billings for donating this HD drone video to help promote the park.
Vertical Mile Challenge Loop @ Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Park SJ4000 Action Cam
Video of the Vertical Mile Challenge Loop (VMC) @ Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Park. Complete loop 8 times and you will have run a vertical mile up and vertical mile down. Located in Taylorsville and/or Hiddenite, NC in Alexander County. Visit for directions.
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area Climb
Climbing on of the routes.
Climbing Rocky Face 3 20 16
Short trip to Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area for some climbing. We made the best of our short time there and this is a video of a 5.8 that I sport climbed and the wife followed on top rope.
Drone of Rocky Face Mountain, Taylorsville NC
Had some fun flying the mountain today! Located just a few miles from home, its now a State Park for hiking and other family-friendly events.
Hiking Rocky Face Mountain Park 4-6-14
Fairly short video of Rocky Face Mountain Park in North Carolina.. Since I was with a large group of people the video is somewhat short.. Five Miles..
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Rock Face Rec Area & Emerald Hollow Mine
Checking out some local attractions we visit a mineral Deposit you can dig for gems and then we go to a new park for Rock Climbers and Hikers on a National Heritage Site. An old Gravel Quarry put to better use.
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Alexander County earns NACo Achievement Award for Rocky Face Park
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area, which is located in Alexander County, has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents.
NACo recognized Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area (also known as Rocky Face Park) in the “Parks and Recreation” awards category. Rocky Face Park received one of 35 awards across North Carolina, and one of only five in the state in the “Parks and Recreation” category. Ten counties in North Carolina earned an Achievement Award, including Alexander, Catawba, Durham, Guilford, Mecklenburg, Onslow, Orange, Pender, Wake, and Wilson counties.
“We are proud of this recognition from the National Association of Counties, and are grateful to them for this prestigious award. I believe this award will help Alexander County and Rocky Face Park garner national attention, and show that great things are happening here in Alexander County,” said Larry Yoder, Alexander County Commission Chairman. “A lot of hard work went into the planning and development of Rocky Face Park as the County stepped up and transformed this property into one of the best parks in North Carolina. I would like to express my appreciation to everyone who played a role in making Rocky Face Park a reality. Rocky Face Park is a tremendous asset to our county, our citizens, and our visitors.”
The NACo Achievement Award was earned by Alexander County for its role in the development of Rocky Face Park, which has become a popular destination for residents and visitors. Prior to becoming a county park, the property was a rock quarry in 1920s and 1940s, which was then abandoned and left to become a site for illegal dumping and graffiti. In 1982, the mountain was purchased by The Felburn Foundation, but the organization did not have the resources to make improvements. By 2002, Rocky Face was a focus of the Carolina Land and Lakes Resource Conservation and Development District (RC&D). The RC&D took control of the property in 2003 and instituted cleanup efforts. Alexander County Government partnered with the RC&D, and in 2011 accepted ownership of the property. The county then applied for a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant to improve the site. Community meetings were conducted to gather input from local residents about plans for the new park. In 2010, Alexander County was awarded a $477,000 PARTF grant, and park construction began. The park officially opened in May 2012. Park amenities currently include 58 rock-climbing routes, 1/3-mile ADA walking track, picnic shelter, restrooms, park office, five miles of hiking trails, primitive campsite, geocaches, and more. The county is currently in the process of administering a second PARTF grant which will provide a community meeting room, adventure playground, additional picnic areas, and improvements to a wetland area. Since the park opened three years ago, more than 41,000 visits have been logged.
NACo President Riki Hokama, council member, Maui County, Hawaii, said, “The National Association of Counties applauds county governments that are embracing innovative and more effective ways to serve their constituents. The Achievement Awards recognize counties’ outstanding efforts to strengthen services and deliver results for residents across the country.”
Nationally, awards are given in 21 different categories that reflect the vast, comprehensive services that counties provide. The categories include parks and recreation, children and youth, criminal justice, county administration, environmental protection, information technology, health, civic engagement, and others. Started in 1970, NACo’s annual Achievement Award Program is designed to recognize innovative county government programs. Each nominee is judged on its own merits and not against other applications received.
NACo’s 2015 Annual Conference and Exposition is being held in North Carolina this year July 10-13 in Mecklenburg County. The Achievement Awards will be presented at the conference.
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area is located at 3451 Rocky Face Church Road, Hiddenite, NC 28636. The park is host to numerous trail races and special events. The most notable event is RockyFest, held annually in the spring, with trail races, live music, rock climbing, vendors, and much more. The park is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the summer, seven days a week. For more information, visit rockyfacepark.com or call (828) 632-1093.
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A ride through Chimney Rock and Bat Cave, NC. Nov. 11, 2015
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One of the exposed granite ledges on Rocky Face Mountain in Alexander County, NC.
Confederate Grave on Rocky Face Mtn
George Disney, 4th Kentucky CSA, fell on Rocky Face Mountain Feb 25,. 1864 and was buried where he fell.
Bakers Mountain Hike
Short hike to the summit of Bakers Mountain located near Hickory, NC
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View From Rocky Face Ridge
This is the view from Rocky Face Ridge (aka Buzzard's Roost Ridge), site of some minor battles at the outset of the Atlanta Campaign. My buddy Manny and I hiked up one evening in April 08
In Saving the Heart of the South Mountains, a Land Trust was Born
Foothills Conservancy began as the South Mountains Coalition which formed after a group of concerned citizens conceived a plan for protecting nearly 23,000 acres from being clear-cut. This massive conservation project took off in the mid 1990's. Since then, the South Mountains Coalition has become Foothills Conservancy, a regional, accredited land trust that works to preserve land and water resources in eight counties of the Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills of North Carolina. From their humble beginnings to the present day, Foothills Conservancy has protected over 46,000 acres of land, enlarging state parks and game lands and improving public access to many of North Carolina's natural treasures.
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Welcome to Alexander County, NC
Welcome to Alexander County, North Carolina! Located in the foothills of western North Carolina, Alexander County is home to approximately 37,000 people who enjoy an unparalleled quality of life.
Whether you're someone who is looking for something fun to do, a place to live or work, or a place to start/expand your business, Alexander County is the place to be. Alexander County is the hub of the Unifour region, surrounded by Catawba, Iredell, Wilkes, Caldwell, and Burke counties.
There are a variety of outdoor attractions for visitors to enjoy, whether it's hiking at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area, gem mining at the Emerald Hollow Mine in Hiddenite, swimming at Suncrest Water Park, boating and/or fishing on Lake Hickory, or riding your ATV at Brushy Mountain Motor Sports.
Alexander County is also home to a number of major industries, including Craftmaster Furniture, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Paragon Films, Schneider Mills, Shurtape, Hancock & Moore, and many others which offer valuable job opportunities for residents. Alexander County also offers attractive business opportunities for entrepreneurs and those looking to locate (or relocate) their company here.
Come visit us soon!
Find out more about Alexander County on these websites:
AlexanderCountyNC.gov
AlexanderEDC.org
RockyFacePark.com