Start It, Stanly! Hike It! Winter 2026

Start It, Stanly! Hike It! Winter 2026 Race Information

<p>We are bringing back a favorite in the Start It, Stanly! Health and Wellness Series, HIKE IT! Atrium Health Stanly has partnered with Morrow Mountain State Park to provide this exciting opportunity.  Come by yourself, with a friend, family, or bring a whole group to enjoy the chance to get away from technology while being physically active.  Sign up for these <strong>FREE</strong> sessions today!  </p> <p>Participants should dress appropriately for the weather and most importantly, trail appropriate shoes.  Flip Flops, sandals and open toed shoes are NOT appropriate.  In the event of inclement weather, we will send an email to participants.</p> <p>We will hike <strong>every other Saturday</strong> beginning January 10. Hike dates are January 10, 24, February 7, 21 and March 7.  All hikes begin at 8:00 a.m. Please be sure to follow the schedule below for starting point.</p> <p><br /><strong>Morrow Mountain State Park </strong> <br />49104 Morrow Mountain Road <br />Albemarle, NC 28001 </p> <p><br /><strong>**Please note that parking will vary based on the trail.** </strong>  </p> <p><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;calibri&#39;">January 10 &#64; 8am - Sugarloaf Trail</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;calibri&#39;">Meet at the parking area located at the Bridle Trail/Sugar Loaf Trail/Horse Trailer Parking area, one-half mile on right after entering Morrow Mountain State Park.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;calibri&#39;">January 24 &#64; 8am - Falls Trail</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;calibri&#39;">Meet in the parking area located near the Morrow Mountain boat launch and boat rental facility.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;calibri&#39;">February 7 &#64; 8:00am - Morrow Mountain Trail</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;calibri&#39;">Meet at the parking area located at the Bridle Trail/Sugar Loaf Trail/Horse Trailer Parking area, one-half mile on right after entering Morrow Mountain State Park.</span></p> <p><strong>February 21 &#64; 8:00am - Hattaway Mountain Trail</strong></p> <p>Meet at the parking area located near the picnic area below the swimming pool.</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><strong>March 7 &#64; 8:00am -Bridal Trail  ** FINAL HIKE**</strong></span></p> <p>Meet at the parking area located at the Bridle Trail/Sugar Loaf Trail/Horse Trailer Parking area, one-half mile on right after entering Morrow Mountain State Park.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">**In the event of inclement weather, hikes may be canceled.  In such cases, please check our Facebook event page or you may contact Daniel Harkey at 704-984-8997 for information regarding weather issues and canceled hikes. </span></p> <p>Morrow Mountain Trail Map: <a href="https://www.ncparks.gov/maps/morrow-mountain-state-park-map/open" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MOMO Trail map</a></p>