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| First People of Morrow Mountain |
One of my favorite places to visit nearby that a lot of people don't even know exists.. Morrow Mountain. It's only about 40 miles from Concord, in an area you'd never expect a mountain to be, but it's there! If you haven't been there, head on over to Google or whatever you use, and look it up. Or.. just keep reading ;)
A little history "right from Wikipedia": Morrow Mountain is one of the highest peaks in the ancient Uwharrie Mountains of central North Carolina. At one time they rose to nearly 20,000 feet (6,100 m) above sea level,
but erosion has gradually worn them down to little more than high hills.
Although the park contains several peaks, Morrow Mountain is a high
point at 936 feet (285 m). However, the mountain still rises some 400
feet (120 m) above the surrounding lower terrain, and offers superb
views of the surrounding countryside on a clear day. In addition to
