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Distance
4.2 miles
Elevation Gain
1100 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Forest
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Added by Sarah Levant
Great hike 30 minutes from downtown Charlotte!
Crowders 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 downtown Charlotte. Start at the visitors center and head out on the Crowders Trail and then take the Rocktop Trail to the summit. Make sure to watch your footing as the Rocktop Trail is, well... rocky. This is the best way to reach the summit. Spend time at the top before heading down over 300 stairs to meet back up with the Crowders Trail which will take you back to the visitors center.
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Abbie Bailes
3/1/2023
Hike
Good trail
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Kris N.
4/29/2019
Crowded
It is a popular hike and can be crowded. We drove out there as a family but when we arrived it was closed ...
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Shalee Blackmer
10/8/2018
Best hike around Charlotte
I've been here hiking and also did a climbing trip here. I would definitely recommend visiting in the spring/fall as summer usually is very ...
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Debbie Serrano
11/18/2017
Totally Worth The Trip.
Map was easy to follow . It was very nice and worth the drive
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David Anderson
10/2/2017
Great Hiking
Crowders has several trails at all levels. Basically, there is something for everyone. It's quick convenient trip from Charlotte - close, yet you feel ...
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