Day Hike Crowders Mountain

Gastonia, North Carolina

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Incredible views of the Charlotte skyline in the distance as you stand above 100ft cliff faces.

This is a very easy to moderate day hike for most individuals or families. The trail climbs easily as you leave the parking lot and soon reaches a split, for the long way round continue straight and for a quicker, more strenuous route, turn right. As you reach the summit you are greater by a radio tower and stunning cliff faces. There are a number of trails that span the entirety of the mountain top and I would encourage you to explore. Be careful, however, people have fallen to their death from these cliff faces.

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