Wolf Rocks Trailhead - Hiking area in Rector - Wolf Rocks Trail, USA

One of my favorite trails. The Laurel Mountain trails are super gorgeous and Wild rock doesn't disappoint. We went after a rain and there were only a few muddy spots that could be easily avoided. The trail is visible and easy to follow so you can enjoy the surroundings. The landscape is quite different between the loop and the trail. The loop is full of understory, rhodies and mountain laurels, while the trail is more mossy with not much understory but mats of beautiful ferns. It is quiet and peaceful. The view is gorgeous and the vegetation is lush. The elderberries were dominating with their gorgeous red berries. Careful to snakes, they hide between the rocks so if you have a puppy keep an eye out. It's a 4.3 mile loop and it's easy without steep descents or ascents; the ground is uneven because of the boulders and rocks characteristic of the Laurel Mountain but pretty easy to navigate. We encountered only a group of 4 people but maybe the weather discouraged hikers. There is a big parking lot at the trailhead with a bathroom and several picnic tables with grills. Definitely a trail that I'll like to hike later in Fall, Spring, and Winter too. It took use about 2,5 hours with a mini lunch break at the view. Highly recommended.

Snow covered and rocky trail made for a moderate hike. My dog had a great time. We took the side trail to Wolf Rock for a view then finished the loop. We went clockwise.

Very rocky but overall nice hike, not too long or short, not too strenuous either. The top view is well worth it!

Beautiful area to hike. It's a little over 4 miles round trip, mostly flat. The view is spectacular! I was there on a Saturday morning and only passed three hikers and a group riding bikes. The picnic area is nice with tables and grills. It's also fun to just drive around the mountain roads and enjoy the scenery.

Beautiful overlook. Trail was a bit rocky but an easy hike overall. A little traffic on the trail on a mild, gorgeous Sunday.

Really nice overlook, panoramic view of the valley and surrounding hills. It's an easy walk in and out, but the trail has a lot of stones and gravel; I made it in sneakers but I'd recommend thicker-soled shoes.

Nice trail. Appalachian trails will never be as dramatic as the Rockies, but this is mostly a loop with a great view/ destination at the turn around point. Note if I were to walk it again, I'll go clockwise this time. The Wolf Rocks Loop (to the left as you approach the Y) section has more ups and downs than the Wolf Rocks trail, so going left at the fork will front load the more difficult (still not hard) part while you and/or your kids are still fresh. Some interesting rock formations and, in June, flowering Laurel give the middle parts of the trail some variety.

The ferns were amazing. Wild blueberry patches. Mountain Laurel abundant.