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  Crowders Mountain State Park, a North Carolina State Park near Belmont, Charlotte, Cherryville, Dallas, Gastonia
Crowders Mountain, at an elevation of 1,625 feet, is a registered natural heritage area that features sheer vertical cliffs ranging from 100 to 150 feet in height.
These mountains and the saddle that connects them are oriented in a northeast to southwest direction, their slopes facing east and west.
The new state park opened to the public in 1974, but it was not until 1977 that the summit of Crowders Mountain was included within the park boundary.
www.stateparks.com /crowders_mountain.html   (1689 words)

  
 Friends Of Crowders Mountain State Park
Crowders Mountain State Park is located in Gaston County, 25 miles west of Charlotte and six miles southwest of Gastonia.
Crowders Mountain became a state park in 1973 as the result of a citizens movement in Gaston County.
The Friends of Crowders Mountain is a group of citizens who have organized to support the park through fund raising, volunteerism, and community action.
www.friendsofcrowdersmountain.org   (577 words)

  
 Crowder's Mountain Trail Description
The prominent peaks of Crowder's Mountain, Little Mountain and Kings Pinnacle all have plant life that resembles the plant communities found in much higher elevations.
At the base of the 150' cliffs that characterize Crowders, you are surrounded by chestnut oaks, hickories and rhododendron.
Crowders Mountain State was first opened to the public in 1974.
hikingthecarolinas.com /crowders.php   (780 words)

  
 Crowders Mountain State Park - Sports & Recreation - Kings Mountain, NC, 28768 - Citysearch
Crowders Mountain boasts eight trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous and varying in length from.07 (the Fern Trail) to three miles (Crowders Trail).
Crowders Mountain is a short drive from Charlotte.
It is an ancient, magical mountain, with table rock and climbing castles, the colors of the lichens on the rocks are seen nowhere else.
www.citysearch.com /profile/11494289   (561 words)

  
 Division of Parks and Recreation--Crowders Mountain State Park
Raptors soar gracefully in the wind; vegetation reaches to the sky; sheer vertical cliffs drop 150 feet.
For a closer view of nature's marvels, walk the park's many miles of trails.
Click here to view a panoramic picture taken on Crowder's Mountain.
ils.unc.edu /parkproject/visit/crmo/home.html   (146 words)

  
 Kings Mountain State Park, a South Carolina State Park near Belmont, Cherryville, Dallas, Gaffney, Gastonia
This traditional state park, which encompasses 6,883-acres, offers outdoor recreation activities such as hiking trails, picnicking, fishing from a rental jon boat, seasonal canoe rentals, equestrian trails and more.
The park was originally built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and evidence of their stonework and craftsmanship is still present today.
Trail This dirt trail connects the national park with the primitive camping area of Kings Mountain State Park.
www.stateparks.com /kings_mountain.html   (513 words)

  
 Flatliners Southeast Climbing - North Carolina - Crowders Mountain
Crowders Mountain is near the North Carolina - South Carolina border in Gastonia, just west of Charlotte, NC.
Crowders Mountain became a state park in the early 1970's.
Crowders Mountain is a short drive for many people in North and South Carolina, rising long before one reaches the start of the large mountain ridges that lie to the west.
southeastclimbing.com /climbing_areas/north_carolina/crowders_mt.htm   (998 words)

  
 Wildernet - Crowders Mountain State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Description - Crowders Mountain State Park is one of North Carolina's busiest parks due to its close proximity to Charlotte, the tremendous scenery and its rock climbing opportunities.
The state has a fairly wet climate with an average precipitation for this area averaging 44-52 inches (112-132 centimeters).
The entire state, from the mountain to the piedmont area to the coast is rich in history and well highlighted at the parks.
www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=NCSPCM&CU_ID=127   (563 words)

  
 Crowders Mountain State Park - Pinacle Trail
Take a peak at one of the park's numerous and also one of its more unique and strenuous trails to the highest peak in Gaston County, King's Pinnacle at an elevation of nearly 1780 feet.
Crowders Mountain State Park ---NC Division of Parks and Recreation
Crowders Mountain State Park ---Gaston County Department of Tourism
www.geocities.com /aprince27/crowders   (129 words)

  
 Running Places: Crowders Mountain State Park - Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Take a peek at one of the park's numerous (and also one of its more unique and strenuous) trails, to the highest peak in Gaston County, King's Pinnacle at an elevation of 1,780 feet.
This 5,000-acre park is a favorite hangout of local rock climbers, who come to scale Crowders Mountain’s sheer vertical cliffs.
Doing a loop from the park visitors center to Crowder's Mountain on the Crowders trail, Backside trail, and returning on the Rocktop trail and lower Crowders gives a roughly 5.7 mile lollipop loop to the hardcore trail runner.
www.runningplaces.com /route/index.php?print_id=157   (494 words)

  
 Activities At Crowders Mountain State Park
Kings Mountain Ridgeline Hike - Monday, June 12 — 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Put on your hiking shoes and fill your water bottle for this six-mile hike along the ridgeline connecting this park with Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina.
The Kings Mountain Ridgeline Trail, the trail that will eventually connect Crowders Mountain and Kings Mountain State Parks, is under construction.
The "Friends of Crowders Mountain State Park" is a support group of concerned citizens working together to assist your park reach its many goals.
www.friendsofcrowdersmountain.org /activities.htm   (1396 words)

  
 Crowders Mountain State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The North Carolina state parks system exists for the enjoyment, education, health and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors.
The mission of the state parks system is to conserve and protect representative examples of the natural beauty, ecological features and recreational resources of statewide significance; to provide outdoor recreational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment and to provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural heritage.
Contact the park for more information about the park's EELE and other environmental education programs and activities for the general public.
www.eenorthcarolina.org /eecenters/centers/crowdersmountain.htm   (353 words)

  
 Crowder's Mountain State Park
There are two main mountains, Crowders Mountain (a longer hike that is less steep) and the Pentacle Trail (steep at the end but with a great view).
Crowders Mountain State Park does NOT have mountain biking trails.
There are only 12 total miles of trail in the park and at this time they are all hiking only.
www.mtbr.com /trails/NorthCarolina/Crowder'sMountainStatePark.html   (253 words)

  
 NC Southern Foothills (4)
While there are pit toilets in the camping area, there are also restrooms back at the parking lot in the picnic area.
Six hiking trails and two very easy walks take you to the various points of interest in the 2500+ acre park.
This is the Carolina Foothills - not the place where one would expect to find a pair of 850 foot tall quartzite monoliths (one of which presenting a 150 foot sheer cliff to the otherwise rolling countryside).
www.carolina-now.com /recsites/shelby.htm   (1104 words)

  
 Charlotte - Crowders Mountain State Park - Park - AOL CityGuide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
You can see the Charlotte skyline from the top of Crowders Mountain: tiny skyscrapers in a sea of green trees.
The park is a great place to get away from the day to day stress.
Crowders Mountain is a lovely place to hike and see a view of Charlotte, and surrounding areas.
cityguide.aol.com /charlotte/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=109749366&...   (486 words)

  
 Crowders Mountain State Park
Educational materials about the park have been developed for grades 5-7 and are correlated to North Carolina's competency-based curriculum in science, social studies, mathematics and English/language arts.
Each state park and recreation area has an EELE (environmental education learning experience) curriculum guide that includes on-site activities, pre- and post-visit activities, student information pages, worksheets, fact sheets, vocabulary, and references.
The EELE for Crowders Mountain State Park is "Twin Peaks Monadnocks" for grades 5, 6, 7, and 8.
www.learnnc.org /bestweb/crowdersmt   (543 words)

  
 Mountain state - Wasatch Mountain State Park
“Green Mountain State” Verd Mont was a name given to the Green Mountains in October, 176l, by the Rev. Dr.
Mountain States Legal Foundation, a nonprofit, public interest legal center dedicated to individual liberty, the right to own and use property,
Nevada Division of State Parks plans, develops and maintains a system of parks and recreation areas for the use and enjoyment of residents and visitors.
webinfofeed.com /wifd/mountain-state.htm   (433 words)

  
 NPCA Destination Finder
Experienced rock climbers will enjoy the challenges of Crowders Mountain.
Climbing is permitted in designated areas only and all climbers must register according to park regulations.
Travel park trails for a closer look at the highland environment.
syndication.getoutdoors.com /npca/destination_summary/1572.html   (130 words)

  
 Pictures of Pinnacle Mountain, NC - At Crowders Mtn State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pictures of Pinnacle Mountain, NC - At Crowders Mtn State Park
The second mountain to hike up at Crowders Mountain State Park near Gastonia, and Charlotte NC.
Many hiking trails and a lake with canoe rentals - ask at the Park Office.
home.carolina.rr.com /httpd/hikepinnacle/hikepinnacle.html   (66 words)

  
 Pictures of Crowders Mountain NC State Park - Hiking Gaston Co.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pictures of Crowders Mountain NC State Park - Hiking Gaston Co.
This is Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina in Gaston County.
Take I85 in NC from Charlotte to exit 13, head South and follow the brown signs to the park entrance.
home.carolina.rr.com /httpd/hikecrowders/hikecrowders.html   (50 words)

  
 ...::: Crowders Mountain State Park Traveler's Companion :::...
Anyone who has ever hiked, camped, fished, or rock climbed in this state park knows what a gem it is.
It was to be a tool for park visitors to keep track of the routes they've climbed, help plan future trips, find hard to reach locations, etc.
This website is not owned or maintained by Crowders Mountain State Park, but rather a non-profit third party dedicated to educational and environmental causes.
www.crowdersmountain.com   (383 words)

  
 Webshots - Images of Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina - Fall color pics (10/02) - Spring pics (04/03)
Webshots - Images of Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina - Fall color pics (10/02) - Spring pics (04/03)
Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina - Fall color pics (10/02) - Spring pics (04/03)
Duke Power State Park at Lake Norman, North Carolina
community.webshots.com /album/9172339GUnnqBDSbU   (202 words)

  
 Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain, North Carolina
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Please call ahead to verify the dates, the location and directions.
www.museumsusa.org /museums/info/1162933   (166 words)

  
 Webshots Community - Guestbook for Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina - Fall color pics (10/02) - Spring pics ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Webshots Community - Guestbook for Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina - Fall color pics (10/02) - Spring pics (04/03)
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 Crowders Mountain State Park
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This North Carolina State Park offers visitors the opportunity to rock climb in the peaks of the park and enjoy the natural beauty on hikes and trails.
www.byways.org /browse/byways/12815/places/16859   (101 words)

  
 WSOCTV.com - Charlotte News - Skeletal Remains Found In Crowders Mountain State Park
Skeletal Remains Found In Crowders Mountain State Park
GASTON CO., N.C. Investigators in Gaston County want to know if remains found in Crowders Mountain are human.
Hikers found the skeleton Wednesday in a wooded area off Linwood Road.
www.wsoctv.com /news/7841006/detail.html   (142 words)

  
 Crowders Mountain State Park | North Carolina Hikes
Preview: A monadnock state park with hikes ranging from circuits of Crowders Mountain and Kings Pinnacle to a short, steep summit hike popular with rock climbers.
There's also an interpretive nature trail and a lake loop.
USGS Kings Mountain, Gastonia quads; state park map / brochure available at park office.
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?TrailID=HGD044-032   (101 words)

  
 Charlotte - What's Going On - Crowders Mountain State Park - Map - AOL CityGuide
Charlotte - What's Going On - Crowders Mountain State Park - Map - AOL CityGuide
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522 Park Office Ln Kings Mountain, NC Zoom In Re-center
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