Oct 6, 2026
Fall Leaf Hike
Mount Mitchell State Park, Burnsville, NC
A ranger-led Fall Leaf Hike takes place on Tuesday, October 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Mount…
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Ranger Programs in Western NC
12 of 54 upcoming events
Festivals, fairs, ranger programs and outdoor events in the mountains around our campgrounds. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
October 2026
Oct 6, 2026
Native Plant Gardens Volunteer Day – NC the Beautiful
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
Park rangers host a Native Plant Gardens Volunteer Day on Tuesday, October 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.…
Oct 7, 2026
All About Arachnids
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
All About Arachnids is a ranger-led hike on Wednesday, October 7, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Gorges…
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Oct 10, 2026
Night Hike – History of Land Conservation
Chimney Rock State Park – Rumbling Bald Access, Lake Lure, NC
A ranger leads the Night Hike: History of Land Conservation on Saturday, October 10, from 6:30 to 7:30…
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Oct 13, 2026
Pumpkin Carving
Grandfather Mountain State Park, Banner Elk, NC
A ranger hosts Pumpkin Carving on Tuesday, October 13, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Profile Parking…
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Oct 18, 2026
Silent Hike
Chimney Rock State Park – Rumbling Bald Access, Lake Lure, NC
A ranger leads the Silent Hike on Sunday, October 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rumbling…
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Oct 20, 2026
Mt Mitchell History Hike
Mount Mitchell State Park, Burnsville, NC
Mt Mitchell History Hike is a ranger-led hike on Tuesday, October 20, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at…
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Oct 21, 2026
10 Hiking Essentials
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
10 Hiking Essentials is a short ranger program on Wednesday, October 21, from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at…
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Oct 25, 2026
Fall Colors Hike
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
The Fall Colors Hike is a ranger-led walk on Sunday, October 25, from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at…
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Oct 25, 2026
Silent Hike
Chimney Rock State Park – Rumbling Bald Access, Lake Lure, NC
Silent Hike is a ranger-led evening walk at Chimney Rock State Park on Sunday, October 25, from 6:30…
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Oct 30, 2026
Haunted History Hike
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
Haunted History Hike is a ranger-led walk at Gorges State Park near Sapphire on Friday, October 30, from…
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November 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Native Plant Gardens Volunteer Day – NC the Beautiful
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
Native Plant Gardens Volunteer Day is a monthly work session at Gorges State Park’s Visitor Center near Sapphire.…