Belmont, North Carolina
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Belmont
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Gastonia, North Carolina
Hike Crowders Mountain
4.64.2 mi / 1100 ft gainCrowders Mountain State Park is the closest green space to downtown Charlotte and it will not disappoint. There are two peaks worth checking out: The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain. Crowders Mountain stands at 1,600' offering incredible views of the surrounding area and on a clear day you can see...Read more -
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, North Carolina
Walk through The Botanical Gardens in Asheville
0.5 miJust a little under 2 miles away from downtown Asheville, NC, you'll find the beautiful Botanical Gardens. If you're looking for the perfect place to walk around, explore, and go at your own pace...look no further. The entire wooded property is roughly 10 acres, but you can wander along the sho...Read more -
Statesville, North Carolina
Hike the Lake Shore Trail at Lake Norman
4.45 mi / 75 ft gainFrom the Cove Picnic area in Lake Norman State Park, you immediately begin hiking along the lakeshore. If you don't want to take the full lake loop, use Short Turn Trail for a 2.5 mile hike. This trail makes for a moderate hike or solid trail run route.Read more -
Hickory, North Carolina
Geitner Rotary Park Loop
5.02.65 mi / 354 ft gainGeitner Rotary Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hickory, North Carolina.Read more -
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Chestnut Knob via River Trail
4.05.9 mi / 1115 ft gainThe journey begins at the Cicero Branch Parking Area along South Mountain Road, following Jacob Fork River Trail. The trail runs along the Fork before ascending Chestnut Knob. After completing the trail, you will find yourself on the highest peak of the South Mountain chain, where there are breat...Read more -
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
High Shoals Falls
4.62.47 mi / 617 ft gainFrom the Jacob Fork parking area in South Mountains State Park, it is a short 1 mile walk over the Jacob River to the High Shoals Waterfall (80'). If you choose to continue past the observation deck, High Shoals Falls Trail (blue circle) climbs up above the waterfall, crossing the river. Keep rig...Read more -
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail
4.83 mi / 1043 ft gainHigh Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.Read more -
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Sawtooth Campground via Chestnut Knob Trail
5.06.18 mi / 1299 ft gainThis 6.2-mile total trip will take you through the highlights of South Mountains State Park with an overnight stay in one of the drier campsites. OPTIONAL: You can get a warm-up in by starting with a 2.5-mile loop to High Shoal Falls that you can do without packs before picking up with a 3-mile...Read more -
Kershaw, South Carolina
Forty Acre Rock and Beaver Pond Loop
3.23.76 mi / 430 ft gainThis 2,267 acre preserve is known for its hiking, birding, and a 14-acre granite flatrock with a variety of wildflowers to observe. This moderate hike will take you past the flatrock, as well as a small waterfall and pond. Start from the upper parking, where you'll follow Conservancy Rd for a sh...Read more -
Kershaw, South Carolina
Forty Acre Rock Loop
1.82 mi / 187 ft gainThis loop hike near Kershaw, SC is somewhat strenuous at some points, but altogether not too bad. The scenery is beautiful with great views and a waterfall! Be sure to pack plenty of water if you hike on a hot day.Read more