Trail Closures: Chinquapin (between Fire Tower and Big Oak) and Indian Pipes (between Moonshiners’ Delight and the four corners).

FYI: The Farmstead Museum will be closed until further notice due to construction. The parking lot directly in front of the Farmstead Museum will be closed to parking during this time.

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All pets must be placed on a 6ft visible leash at all times when at the park. No pets are allowed in the animal habitat area.

It is highly recommended that program tickets are purchased at least 15 minutes before any program, in-person or online.

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EXPLORE

The Magic of Bays Mountain

The Park features a picturesque 44 acre lake, hiking trails, a Nature Center with a state-of-the-art Planetarium Theater, and Animal Habitats featuring wolves, bobcats, raptors and reptiles.

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NATURE PROGRAMS

The Wonder of Wolves

Experience the chilling sounds of the wolf call as our naturalists talk to our pack and share interesting facts about socialization and behaviors.

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PLANETARIUM FEATURE

Planetarium Closed for Renovations

Five years in the planning, we are now in the process of replacing some of the specialized equipment for the next decade of astronomy education.

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HIKING & BIKING

Explore the Park

Bays Mountain Park features 39 miles of beautiful hiking trails that cover most of the 3500 acres of the park, with over 32 miles of trails approved for mountain biking.

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Bays Mountain Park has daily events and programs including nature programs, planetarium programs and special events. Check out our calendars to find your adventure!

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SCHOOL GROUPS

Bays Mountain Park staff and volunteers offer programs for school groups from kindergarten through high school level. These programs are offered Tuesday through Friday, September through May.

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ADVENTURE COURSE

High Ropes, Low Ropes & Zip Line. The Flying Squirrel is a 310 foot thrill ride zip line that races you through our wondrous and beautiful tree line. Start your adventure!

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PARK MAPS

Need help navigating through the Park? Download the park map and the Nature Center Grounds map. You will also receive a copy of both of these maps at the park gatehouse.

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