Crowders Mountain Loop via Crowders Trail
5.7 mi
Distance
3 hrs 4 min
Time
terrain
702 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult loop trail to Crowders Mountain in Ridgeline Trail. The trail includes one state road crossing, and provides access to the Crowders summit via the Backside Trail.
Surface: natural surface
Length: 2.80 miles one way
Difficulty: moderate hike
Blaze: white diamond
Getting Started
Start at Sparrow Springs Access and follow the white diamond blaze. The trail then connects with the Backside Trail to form a loop.
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Public Tracks
Crowders Mountain State Park Loop
Beautiful hike on a cool fall day at Crowders Mountain, one of the oldest land masses in North America formed 400-500 million years ago. The appropriately named RockGap Trail on the way up involves some easy rock scrambling across rock formations with gaps formed eons ago while the region was under water. Spectacular views on top make a wonderful lunch stop after the 800 foot elevation climb. Return via the Crowders Trail after taking stairs down the mountain runs through peaceful woods on the back side of the highlands. Park at the visitors center to reach trailhead.
Park Office Lane to Crowders Mountain State Park Visitor Centre, Gastonia, NC, USA
Crowder loop with Gautam.
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