Near Cook's Wall Trail
View of the lake
Near Cook's Wall Trail
Start of Moore's Wall Loop Trail
Near Cook's Wall Trail
The view from the overlook .1 miles before Cook's Wall.
Near Cook's Wall Trail
House Rock on route to Cook's Wall
Near Cook's Wall Trail
Section of trail slightly before Cook's Wall.

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Cook's Wall Trail

4.0 (13 Ratings)
Ascend to Cook's Wall Overlook via Wolf Gap and House Rock.
2.1
mi
Distance
778
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.06mi
Distance
778ft
Elevation Gain
105ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,399ft
High Point
1,717ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting at the picnic and swimming area at Hanging Rock Lake, the trail climbs steadily to Wolf Gap at 0.5 miles. At Wolf Gap, the trail has a junction with the Wolf Rock Trail which joins in from the left. The trail follows the ridgeline and has a junction with the Magnolia Springs Trail at 1.1 Miles. The next landmark is House Rock, a large flat rock outcropping with good views to the south at 1.3 miles. The trail then continues its climb up to Cook's Wall coming to a dead end at the Cook's Wall Overlook at the end of the trail.

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