Hanging Rock Scenic Byway
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

The Hanging Rock Scenic Byway takes travelers along North Carolina state roads and county roads past small towns and Hanging Rock State Park.

Getting to the Byway

• From US 52, follow NC 65 north from Winston-Salem.
• Drive towards the community of Rural Hall.
• At the intersection of NC 65 and 66, turn left onto NC 66 North to Mt. Olive.

Driving the Byway

• When NC 66 intersects with SR 2000 (Denny Road), the byway begins.
• Continue on NC 66 for 4.5 miles, passing through the community of Mt. Olive.
• At the community of Gap, the road forks.
• Take the right fork which is Moore's Springs Road (SR 1001).
• Pass Hanging Rock State Park, or take a side trip to explore it.
• Continue on SR 1001 past Moores Springs to NC 89 West.
• Turn right onto SR 8 for a side trip into the historic community to Danbury.
• Return to the byway and travel on NC 89 West through the Sauratown Mountains.
• The route ends at McBride Road (SR 1742) in the community of Shelton Town.