Wolf Rock
About
Wolf Rock is a summit in north-central North Carolina, about 4 miles from the town of Danbury. It sits in a compact cluster of trails and climbing areas, so a trip here can be a short summit outing or part of a longer day on foot or on rock. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Danbury show April and October highs around 70°F, with October lows near 47°F. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet below the summit, so temperatures up high run cooler. Wolf Rock Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Moores Wall Loop Trail is about half a mile off for anyone wanting more distance. Climbers can head to Cooks Wall, a little over a mile away. Paddlers will find the Little Yadkin River about 8 miles out.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
2,017 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Wolf Rock
North Carolina
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Aug–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–85°F and lows of 36–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Danbury, NC weather station, 6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan48° high29° low
- Feb52° high30° low
- Mar59° high36° low
- Apr70° high44° low
- May76° high55° low
- Jun84° high63° low
- Jul87° high68° low
- Aug85° high66° low
- Sep79° high59° low
- Oct70° high47° low
- Nov60° high36° low
- Dec51° high31° low
Nearby
- Wolf Rock TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Fishing PathHiking0.3 mi
- Moores Wall Loop TrailHiking0.5 mi
- Indian Creek TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Warfare area (Upper Cookbook)Rock climbing1 mi
- Prow, TheRock climbing1 mi
- Cooks WallRock climbing1.1 mi
- Little Yadkin RiverCanoeing8.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
