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Morrow Mountain State Park 49104 Morrow Mtn Rd Albemarle, NC 28001 704-982-4402 Seasonal hours, check official website for details. Cabins, limited camping, lots of trails, large parking area atop the mountain. Wonderful view, especially nice during autumn color season. Recommended DESTINATION! If you are searching for the perfect place to spend an hour or more just hanging out, consider Morrow Mountain State Park. All of the roads leading to the park are guaranteed to set the mood for a great ride and at the end of the day you will probably want to tell all of your old friends about some new friends you met at the top of the mountain. Part of the reason is that this entire area is perfect for riding. Touring types, trikes, crotch rockets, choppers, big scooters, and everything in between can be found here. The road up the mountain isn't terribly difficult, although you MUST pay attention, especially on the way down. It's easy to pick up lots of speed before recognizing that's a sharp turn ahead! Once you get to the top you find a very large parking area offering a welcome breeze and super view of the surrounding countryside. The surprise is that you really can see for miles, even though the hilltop itself isn't discernible from the roadways approaching the park. The long ridges and valleys are evident, and several bodies of water serve as landmarks when you orient to a map. Of course, you probably won't even care about where you are at or how you got there, it's just a natural place to forget about the little details as you walk over to another biker and introduce yourself. Bikes Often Outnumber Cagers Click on any photo to see at full size Bikes Of All Types Big Burly HOG's Regardless of which route you take to find Morrow Mountain, the roadways are in excellent condition. Well, parts of NC-24/NC-27 are currently under construction, so you might find some rough spots there. But the roads immediately adjacent to the park are super. Twisty, hilly, and not overly congested with traffic. Plan to picnic at the top of the mountain, or at other designated areas of the park. Those wanting to find a restaurant in the area will find several options for taste and budget in Albemarle and nearby Badin. PeeDee River Bodies of water mark park boundries Custom Springer Camping at reasonable rates is available, as are a few cabins that hold up to six. These are a bit more pricey, costing $400 weekly during the summer months and $80 a night during early spring and fall. That's not so bad, but you must book TWO nights. The bright side of that is that it can take two days to explore all of the surrounding roads. There are several local museums, including one inside the park. Each has its' own story to tell, and all have a unique flavor. And there is a very enticing golf couse at Badin that will certainly test your ability to make short chip shot from fifteen feet BELOW the green. You really CAN spend two leisurely days here, so why not plan for it now? Enjoy your visit, maybe we'll meet at the top of the mountain...if not, be sure to wave as we pass on the highway! -LW