Ridges Mountain Nature Preserve
Reserve a woodland hike to enormous summit boulders and landscape views.
Hiking entrance: 504 Summit Court, Asheboro
A roughly two-mile natural-surface loop includes rocky sections and steeper slopes. Advance permission is required through the Zoo’s access process. Published access is dawn to dusk; pets are prohibited. Climbing requires a separate reservation. This is a hiking viewpoint rather than a drive-up overlook.
Visitor information: https://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/hiking-trails
Hiking entrance: 504 Summit Court, Asheboro
A roughly two-mile natural-surface loop includes rocky sections and steeper slopes. Advance permission is required through the Zoo’s access process. Published access is dawn to dusk; pets are prohibited. Climbing requires a separate reservation. This is a hiking viewpoint rather than a drive-up overlook.
Visitor information: https://www.nczoo.org/experiences/attractions/hiking-trails