Kings Mountain: Charlotte's Best View
Overview of the Park:
Kings Mountain and the adjoining Crowders Mountain have become the premier nature sites within an half an hour of Uptown Charlotte. Located within Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain sticks out well above the Charlotte landscape at an elevation of 1007 ft. Only a short drive down 85 it is easily accessible from virtually every part of the Charlotte region. Currently many homes for sale in Charlotte NC are available. A roundtrip on the Pinnacle Trail will last approximately 3 hours, giving you plenty of time to relax at the top of the mountain and soak in the spectacular 360 view.
What the Park Offers:
For years now, Crowders Mountain state park has been the highest standard of hiking in the Charlotte region. Not only does the park offer terrific hiking, but it also provides several near vertical cliff faces for experienced mountain climbers to test their skills on. The park is also unique because it has several different paths for hikers of varying skill levels. For lower level hikers there is the easily hike-able Crowders Mountain peak, and for those wishing for a more challenging climb there is the immensely rewarding Kings Mountain summit trail. From the peak of the Pinnacle trail you are able to see up to 18 miles in every direction. Some of the notable sites you can see from the peak are the Uptown Charlotte skyline as well as the base of the Appalachian Mountain range.
Park Review:
Whatever you age or interest there is something here for you in this fantastic North Carolina state park. Open daily from sunrise to sundown the 11 trails located within the park are there for the taking, offering a new experience every time you visit the park. Whether you find yourself realtively new to hiking or a seasoned veteran looking for a good weekend workout the park has something to perfectly suit your needs. The park also features great parking and restroom facilities that conveniently link up to all of the trails throughout the park. Open year around this is a must visit nature reserve within an extremely close proximity of the Charlotte area with one of the best views around!
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