Crowders Mountain State Park

"My wife and I hiked the 2 mile out 2 mile back "Pinnacle" trail this morning. Nice trail, plenty of signage and trail markers, some rocks and such, fairly easy to maneuver; I'd give it an "easy" to slightly "moderate" in rating. The last .2 of a mile is kinda steep and a little more difficult. Nice view at the top...can even see the Charlotte, NC skyline in the distance. There were a ton of people on the trail today which made for not as enjoyable a hike for us. We did have lunch (we had packed) at the top. It was kinda windy and cool for a sunny February day. It is worth the time to hike if in the area but I've been on a lot more scenic hikes."

"I thoroughly enjoyed the trails at Crowders Mountain. The paths were comfortable to walk, and the scenery was breathtaking. Even though the rockiest path posed a challenge for my 8 and 10-year-olds, they loved it. The final thought: a memorable and rewarding experience for the whole family amidst stunning landscapes."

"This is a great park to hike and it has a lot of rocks you will have to climb and traverse over. Its about 3 hours and you will reach a max alt. around 1601' but the view at the top is great. Go on a week day less crowded."

"Absolutely love this place! We visited for the 1st time last year and decided to go again a few days ago. 1st visit we did Backside Trail. It’s short but we definitely felt it. The stairs are a great workout. On this visit, we took Crowders trail to Backside. It took us about an hour and 20 minutes to the top (with a few breaks for the kid). I love nature and felt at peace on our hike. Let’s not forget the views from the top… absolutely breathtaking!!"

"Trails are nicely marked. The shorter route is the one with the inclines & steps at the end. I haven't taken the path on the longer route just yet. I got up there in under an hour. The views are awesome once you get to the top! I saw ladies walking alone, folks in groups, couples, older gentlemen, etc. It's a walk for everyone & I felt safe. I'll definitely go again."