Crowders Mountain State Park is a popular rock climbing destination in North Carolina's south-central region, located in Gaston County near the city of Gastonia. The park is best known as the home of the twin Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain peaks, which are technically classed as monadnocks and are believed to be the eroded remnants of historic mountains that once towered in the area 500 million years ago. Visitors can enjoy challenging hikes throughout the park on 11 public trails, including the strenuous Ridgeline Trail, which connects to nearby Kings Mountain State and National Military Parks and offers access to the Pinnacle. The Crowders and Backside Trails lead to the peak of Crowders Mountain, which offers stunning 25-mile panoramic views of the surrounding Piedmont area and the nearby skyline of Charlotte. A nine-acre lake offers excellent fishing opportunities, with canoe and boat rentals available. Backcountry campsites are also available with permit.

522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, Phone: 704-853-5375

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