Challenging Hike: Crowder’s Mountain
Crowders Mountain State Park Visitor Center, Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC, USA
We will meet at the Visitor's Center
Hosts · 5
About
About the Club
BLK Hiking Club events are intended for Black people only unless otherwise stated due to the limited options that exist for Black people to engage in the outdoors where we can easily see and engage with others who look like us and share our experiences.
While we appreciate the work of allies, they are encouraged to join one of the many other hiking groups in the Triangle
About the Event
This will be a challenging hike with a lot of elevation. This hike is not recommended for children, or adults who have low fitness levels.
Feel free to bring a small cooler or, if there's room, your items can be stored in another person's cooler.
We will start at the Visitor's Center and hike southwestern the trail to King's Pinnacle. After that hike, we will have lunch by the Visitor's Center before hiking the northeastern trail to the top of Crowder's Mountain. Details for each trail are below.
About the Hike
First Trail Name: Pinnacle Trail and Turnback Trail Loop
(
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/crowder-mountain-loop-via-pinnacle-trail-and-turnback-trail
)
Length: 4.4 Miles
Elevation Gain: 846ft
Route Type: Loop
Attributes: Natural, Scenic View
Difficulty Level: ModerateDescription: Trail is mostly incline and decline with very few flat sections. Hiking shoes with ankle support are highly recommended.
Second Trail Name: Crowders Mountain Loop via Crowders Trail to Rocktop Trail Loop
(
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/crowders-trail-to-rocktop-trail-loop
)
Length: 5.3 Miles
Elevation Gain: 944ft
Route Type: Loop
Attributes: Natural, Scenic View
Difficulty Level: Moderate to HardDescription: Trail is mostly incline and decline with very few flat sections. Hiking shoes with ankle support are highly recommended.
Preparing for the Hike
1.
Hydrate as much as you can in the days leading up to the hike.
2.
Bring snacks, at least 2 gallons of water with you, and a hydration drink.
3.
Sun protection and bug repellant are recommended.
4.
Bring lunch to have during our lunch break at the top of the mountain.
5.
Walking/Hiking sticks if you prefer. Remember that you will have to carry it for the duration of the hike.
About the Park
Located in Gaston County 32 miles west of Charlotte, Crowders Mountain State Park boasts two mountain peaks that offer magnificent views of the surrounding Piedmont.
Trails offer challenging hikes and towering cliffs — and even the opportunity to traverse two states through the Ridgeline Trail, which connects to Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina. A wide variety of resident birds, from songbirds to birds of prey, make the park a great spot for birdwatching.
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Challenging Hike: Crowder’s Mountain
Crowders Mountain State Park Visitor Center, Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC, USA
We will meet at the Visitor's Center
Hosts · 5
About
About the Club
BLK Hiking Club events are intended for Black people only unless otherwise stated due to the limited options that exist for Black people to engage in the outdoors where we can easily see and engage with others who look like us and share our experiences.
While we appreciate the work of allies, they are encouraged to join one of the many other hiking groups in the Triangle
About the Event
This will be a challenging hike with a lot of elevation. This hike is not recommended for children, or adults who have low fitness levels.
Feel free to bring a small cooler or, if there's room, your items can be stored in another person's cooler.
We will start at the Visitor's Center and hike southwestern the trail to King's Pinnacle. After that hike, we will have lunch by the Visitor's Center before hiking the northeastern trail to the top of Crowder's Mountain. Details for each trail are below.
About the Hike
First Trail Name: Pinnacle Trail and Turnback Trail Loop
(
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/crowder-mountain-loop-via-pinnacle-trail-and-turnback-trail
)
Length: 4.4 Miles
Elevation Gain: 846ft
Route Type: Loop
Attributes: Natural, Scenic View
Difficulty Level: ModerateDescription: Trail is mostly incline and decline with very few flat sections. Hiking shoes with ankle support are highly recommended.
Second Trail Name: Crowders Mountain Loop via Crowders Trail to Rocktop Trail Loop
(
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/crowders-trail-to-rocktop-trail-loop
)
Length: 5.3 Miles
Elevation Gain: 944ft
Route Type: Loop
Attributes: Natural, Scenic View
Difficulty Level: Moderate to HardDescription: Trail is mostly incline and decline with very few flat sections. Hiking shoes with ankle support are highly recommended.
Preparing for the Hike
1.
Hydrate as much as you can in the days leading up to the hike.
2.
Bring snacks, at least 2 gallons of water with you, and a hydration drink.
3.
Sun protection and bug repellant are recommended.
4.
Bring lunch to have during our lunch break at the top of the mountain.
5.
Walking/Hiking sticks if you prefer. Remember that you will have to carry it for the duration of the hike.
About the Park
Located in Gaston County 32 miles west of Charlotte, Crowders Mountain State Park boasts two mountain peaks that offer magnificent views of the surrounding Piedmont.
Trails offer challenging hikes and towering cliffs — and even the opportunity to traverse two states through the Ridgeline Trail, which connects to Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina. A wide variety of resident birds, from songbirds to birds of prey, make the park a great spot for birdwatching.
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