Hike miles of trails that link two mountains, The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain in Gaston County. Bring your ropes and carabiners for great rock climbing on the sheer rock cliffs. Once you reach the top of the mountains, you may not want to come down.
Hikes range from easy to challenging, depending on where you want to go. Backside Trail covers 1.8 strenuous miles up-and-back with 360 steps just before the summit. Pinnacle Trail lasts for 2 miles and goes to the top of The Pinnacle at 1,705 feet. See 25 miles in every direction from the top of either peak.
Climb in designated areas of Crowders Mountain, for experienced climbers only. Please don't bring pitons, bolts, or other devices that may damage the rock face. Bouldering is also available at another part of the park.
Hike miles of trails that link two mountains, The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain in Gaston County. Bring your ropes and carabiners for great rock climbing on the sheer rock cliffs. Once you reach the top of the mountains, you may not want to come down.
Hikes range from easy to challenging, depending on where you want to go. Backside Trail covers 1.8 strenuous miles up-and-back with 360 steps just before the summit. Pinnacle Trail lasts for 2 miles and goes to the top of The Pinnacle at 1,705 feet. See 25 miles in every direction from the top of either peak.
Climb in designated areas of Crowders Mountain, for experienced climbers only. Please don't bring pitons, bolts, or other devices that may damage the rock face. Bouldering is also available at another part of the park.
Spend a leisurely afternoon on the cozy, 9-acre lake. Fish from the shore or in a canoe or kayak. Sunfish and bass are the main species here. A total of 22 rustic, secluded campsites are in the park.
With vertical cliffs and dramatic rock faces plus foothills, peaks, woods, and streams we weren’t quite sure if Crowders Mountain State Park was actually a park, or heaven. After confirmation of it’s designation we’re still convinced about the heaven thing, but go ahead park away and stay the night! Campsites are all walk/hike-in so pack a good pa Read more...
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Crowders Mountain State Park
See two mountains for visiting one park in western North Carolina.
Hike miles of trails that link two mountains, The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain in Gaston County. Bring your ropes and carabiners for great rock climbing on the sheer rock cliffs. Once you reach the top of the mountains, you may not want to come down.
Hikes range from easy to challenging, depending on where you want to go. Backside Trail covers 1.8 strenuous miles up-and-back with 360 steps just before the summit. Pinnacle Trail lasts for 2 miles and goes to the top of The Pinnacle at 1,705 feet. See 25 miles in every direction from the top of either peak.
Climb in designated areas of Crowders Mountain, for experienced climbers only. Please don't bring pitons, bolts, or other devices that may damage the rock face. Bouldering is also available at another part of the park.
Spend a leisurely afternoon on the cozy,
Hike miles of trails that link two mountains, The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain in Gaston County. Bring your ropes and carabiners for great rock climbing on the sheer rock cliffs. Once you reach the top of the mountains, you may not want to come down.
Hikes range from easy to challenging, depending on where you want to go. Backside Trail covers 1.8 strenuous miles up-and-back with 360 steps just before the summit. Pinnacle Trail lasts for 2 miles and goes to the top of The Pinnacle at 1,705 feet. See 25 miles in every direction from the top of either peak.
Climb in designated areas of Crowders Mountain, for experienced climbers only. Please don't bring pitons, bolts, or other devices that may damage the rock face. Bouldering is also available at another part of the park.
Spend a leisurely afternoon on the cozy, 9-acre lake. Fish from the shore or in a canoe or kayak. Sunfish and bass are the main species here. A total of 22 rustic, secluded campsites are in the park.
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With vertical cliffs and dramatic rock faces plus foothills, peaks, woods, and streams we weren’t quite sure if Crowders Mountain State Park was actually a park, or heaven. After confirmation of it’s designation we’re still convinced about the heaven thing, but go ahead park away and stay the night! Campsites are all walk/hike-in so pack a good pa Read more...
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