Raven Rock State Park Visitor Center — Attraction in Lillington

Raven Rock is Awesome! It wears me out everytime. I am not consistent in my fitness regimen, but I get through. The beauty, smells, sights and sounds of nature are great. I visited New sites this time. Families come out and walk, lovers walk, servicemembers come out and run or rucksack march. You chat with some folks, speak to others, and still more pass you by. It's a great getaway for a day out. Just remember it has limited parking. So, come early or plan for a Lil wait to go into the park. The ranger yesterday was quite engaging while we waited to get inside the park. He told us a joke. Shared about his daughter and "unicorn milk"? Lol. We a shared a love for "Hotdog Headquarters" in Lillington. So good! It was a good time. We did see a deer, velvet ant, and some oddly shaped trees. In the spring, when things are reawakening, you get to see many and varied colors, shapes, and sizes of fungi. Get out and enjoy the outdoors around you! It's easy,...

Nice place for an afternoon walk. Fairly easy over well kept trails. Reckon the only hazards are all the tree roots crossing but no big deal. There is an overlook near the rock. Nothing spectacular but, on the day we went, the breeze blowing across the river felt like air condition. Was a nice break with a couple benches to relax on. It is also pretty cool down by the river.

We did see a few people carrying fishing poles, so that's also an option and would also add a bit more purpose than just walking. I also imagine, if your young and fit, you could climb around on the rock. Then there is also the option packing in a picnic to enjoy and follow with a nap by the river. The tree canopy is tall and thick, providing a very dense shade. Hmm......

The amount of climb and decent are equal!! (OK thats my attempt of a joke when you finish a trail from start to finish lol.)

If you are looking for a workout this, trail is the one to run or ruck. There is a public restroom about or before halfway down the trail. When you cross the wooden bridge over the creek, take the left at the fork. Keep going down that trail and you will reach the single person hard structure restroom. Take some toilet paper or wet wipes. It isnt locked. There are plenty of signs so you won't get lost and it loops back to your start point. If you get lost, follow the creek up on your left and It will take you back to the bridge. If you locate the creek and you follow it on your right, you will head straight to the...