Near White Rocks
The best view from the White Rocks.
Near White Rocks
View at the final overlook.
Near White Rocks
White Rock Cliff
Near White Rocks
Another picture of the final overlook.
Near White Rocks
Looking off Little Sluice Mountain towards Little North Mountain and the views beyond.

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White Rocks

4.5 (8 Ratings)
A beautiful mixture of forest trails leads to a breathtaking view of the Great North Mountains.
8.7
mi
Distance
1,660
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.74mi
Distance
1,660ft
Elevation Gain
1,660ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
3,020ft
High Point
1,742ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the trailhead, follow the Wilson Cove Trail to the pink-blazed Old Mailpath. Continue on the Old Mailpath until you find the orange-blazed Racer Camp Hollow Trail, where you'll want to turn right. After a couple of miles, you'll find a large intersection of trails where you'll turn left onto the blue-blazed Tuscarora Trail - Three Ponds Trail. After 1.4 miles, you'll make it to the ridge that finally takes you to the white-blazed White Rocks Lookout Trail on the right. There is no signage at this intersection, so look for those several small cairns mentioned before. At the end of this trail, you'll have made it to the overlook - Enjoy the view! When you're ready to head home, follow the trail back out to the Tuscarora Trail - Three Ponds Trail, make a right, and continue on trail until you reach the junction with the Old Mailpath.Follow the pink-blazed Old Mailpath through dense hardwood forest to the junction with the Racer Camp Hollow Trail from before. Continue north at the junction, eventually reaching the Wilson Cove Trail and a quick westerly jaunt to the parking area.

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