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Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain, NC

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Crowders Mountain State Park

Hike to the cliffs of Crowders Mountain and The Pinnacle for long views over the Piedmont, 32 miles west of Charlotte.

Sparrow Springs Access and Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 · Kings Mountain, NC

About Crowders Mountain State Park

Crowders Mountain State Park covers about 5,200 acres in Gaston County, 32 miles west of Charlotte, and takes in two peaks: Crowders Mountain at 1,625 feet and The Pinnacle at 1,705 feet. Sheer cliffs of 100 to 150 feet draw rock climbers, and on a clear day you can see the Charlotte skyline. The Ridgeline Trail continues into Kings Mountain State Park and the national military park in South Carolina. Day use is free; the Sparrow Springs access has the visitor center and about 20 miles of trails.

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