Near Crowders Triple Peak
Rocky sections require trekking poles... at least when you're carrying a load!
Near Crowders Triple Peak
There are great views up here. The Easter egg at the end of the trail.
Near Crowders Triple Peak
Climbing through the rock garden.
Near Crowders Triple Peak
Dramatic views from Crowder Mountain!
Near Crowders Triple Peak
Another view from the top!

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Crowders Triple Peak

4.9 (8 Ratings)
A three-peak hike close to Charlotte that has as much climbing as you can get in the area for the distance.
12.2
mi
Distance
2,475
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
Starts at the Linwood Rd. Access at Crowders Mountain State Park, which can be extremely busy in the spring, summer, and fall. The parking lot is not big and will close when full. You need to be there before 9:00am, at least on the weekends, to make sure you have a spot.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
12.24mi
Distance
2,475ft
Elevation Gain
2,475ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
1,684ft
High Point
828ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Take the gravel road from the parking lot up Tower Trail to the top (#1). After crossing over the summit, take Backside Trail down the stairs to the intersection of Crowders Trail. Take the long stretch of singletrack all the way past the Sparrow Springs visitor center, where the trail turns into Pinnacle Trail and take you to the summit (#2). After enjoying the view, take the same way back, except take the right turn on Turnback Trail to the visitor center. Then, after the road crossing, turn on Rocktop Trail to summit the Tower from the other side. Make sure to take a left on Tower Trail to reach the summit (#3). Turn around and head back down the gravel road to the parking lot.

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Contributors
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