Gorges State Park

976 Grassy Ridge Rd
Sapphire, NC 28774
United States

TRACK Trail Details
Mileage: 0.20 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Dirt/Natural
Location Features
  • Lodging Cabins
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic Tables
  • Fishing
  • RV Camping
  • Shelter/Pavilion
  • Leashed Pets Allowed
  • Campground
  • Visitor Information
  • Bike Trail
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Animal Athletes

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

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Bug Out

Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.

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Hikin' to Find Lichen

Do you know what a lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.

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Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.

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Types of Trees

It’s easy to get confused by all the tree species found in the forest. On this adventure, learn to identify a few of the common types of trees in the area.

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Nature's Hide & Seek

There's new things to uncover in nature everyday! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and check off a few common things often overlooked in nature.

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Let's Explore: ecoEXPLORE

Scientists need your help documenting species! On this adventure, learn how to become an ecoEXPLORER and share your nature observations with real scientists.

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Other Adventure
Other / Park Program

From ranger-led hikes to fishing events, many TRACK Trail sites offer public programs. Submit your own adventure from a park program or Junior Ranger activity here!

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Waterfall Wonders

Waterfalls are both beautiful and powerful forces of nature. On this adventure, discover the wonders of waterfalls through sensory activities and checklists.

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Tracks & Traces

From footprints to scat, animals leave clues of their presence everywhere. On this adventure, learn to identify the tracks and traces animals leave behind!

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Sense of Adventure

Our senses provide many ways to experience the world around us. On this adventure, use your sense of sight, sound, smell, and touch to explore the outdoors.

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Nature's Hide & Seek e-Adventure
Nature's Hide & Seek

Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.

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Animal Athletes e-Adventure
Animal Athletes

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

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Birds e-Adventure
Birds of the Southeast

Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.

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Bug Out e-Adventure
Bug Out

Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.

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Hikin' to Find Lichen e-Adventure
Hikin' to Find Lichen

Do you kow what lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.

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