Mount Jefferson State Natural Area October Programs
Underground Railroad Hike
Saturday, October 8th
Time 2:00 pm, meet at picnic area
Traverse the history of Mount Jefferson with a ranger as he travels back in time to the days of the Underground Railroad. Participants will experience the folklore and history surrounding Mount Jefferson as you hike along the mountain ridge
Vista Viewing
Sunday October 9th
Time 2: 00 pm, meet at the 2nd Overlook
Enjoy a view of three states while learning the oral tradition associated with Mount Jefferson and its surrounding mountains. This program is weather dependent. Participants are encouraged to wear winter attire.
Fairies & Gnomes Houses Building
Saturday October 15th
Time 2:00 pm, meet at picnic area
Come up on the mountain and use your imagination and natural materials to build woodland creature house. Each person or family will build a small house for an imaginary small creature.
Night Hike
Saturday Night 15th
Time 7:30 pm, meet at park Office
Are you looking for an adventure after dark? Come on up to Mt. Jefferson for a breathtaking night hike. Meet the park ranger for a 1mile hike along the ridgeline out to Luther Rock. Bring a small flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. Parts of this hike are considered strenuous and hiking at night can be physically challenging.
Children must be closely supervised. Park Office (336) 246-9653
Fall Colors Hike
Sunday, October 16th Time 2:00 pm, meet at picnic shelter
Take some time this fall and enjoy the spectacular change of season. Come up to the picnic area and meet a park ranger for a hike into the autumn season. Bring your cameras and questions as we will be looking at the spectacular fall color. Meet at picnic area. Bring appropriate shoes or boots
The Legend of Tom Dooley
Saturday, October 22rd
Time 2:00 pm, meet at picnic shelter
Join a Western North Carolina native as he relives the last days of the North Carolina legend, Tom Dooley. Did Tom Dooley murder Laura Foster in the Shadows of the Blue Ridge? The infamous story will be accompanied by songs to include the “Ballad of Tom Dooley.” Participants should meet at the Park Picnic Shelter
Vista Viewing
Sunday, October 23rd
Time 2:00 pm, meet at the 2nd Overlook
Enjoy a view of three states while learning the oral tradition associated with Mount Jefferson and its surrounding mountains. This program is weather dependent. Participants are encouraged to wear winter attire.
Fall Colors Hike
Saturday, October 29th
Time 2:00 pm, meet at picnic area
Take some time this fall and enjoy the spectacular change of season. Come up to the picnic area and meet a park ranger for a hike into the autumn season. Bring your cameras and questions as we will be looking at the spectacular fall color. Meet at picnic area. Bring appropriate shoes or boots.
Mt. Jefferson Geology
Sunday October 30th
Time 2:00 pm, meet at picnic shelter
We will seek out a treasure of knowledge. Several types of geological formations will be seen on this mountain hike. Metamorphic formations and intrusive quartz are located on the trail. We will also dig into the connections that exist between the soil and plants. Join us on this fall season Geo hike. Bring appropriate shoes or boots.
For more information or directions, Call (336) 246-9653
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