Near Backside Trail
There are great views up here. The Easter egg at the end of the trail.
Near Backside Trail
Another view from the top!
Near Backside Trail
Enjoying the view at the top of the backside trail with Jonny Pneumonic.
Near Backside Trail
Stairway to the top of Crowder Mountain
Near Backside Trail
Charlotte skyline far in the distance!

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Hike Trail

Backside Trail

4.0 (12 Ratings)
Make your way up a steep gravel road and then climb over 300 stairs to reach the peak.
0.8
mi
Distance
681
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.78mi
Distance
681ft
Elevation Gain
51ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
1,581ft
High Point
939ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start out at the Linwood Rd parking lot and head off to the trailhead. When you come to a fork, head to the right to go up the Backside Trail. It's mostly a doubletrack gravel access road with some very steep climbs. When you get close to the end, around 370 steps made of wooden timbers lead to the top.

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