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Gaston County North Carolina Hiking Trails
Pinnacle Trail
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Crowders Mountain State Park, the 1.7 mile Pinnacle Trail begins at the
Visitor Center and travels t the summit of King's Pinnacle (1,705'). Blazed
with orange circles, Pinnacle Trail is rated strenuous.
To reach Crowders Mountain State Park from I-85 southbound, take exit
13 to Edgewood Road. Turn left onto Edgewood Road, continue to the first
stoplight and turn right onto Franklin Boulevard (Highway 74). Follow
Highway 74 for about 2 miles to Sparrow Springs Road and turn left.
Continue along Sparrow Springs Road for less than a mile to the park
entrance on the right. |
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| From I-85 northbound, take exit 8
and turn right onto NC 161. Follow NC 161 for about 0.25 mile and turn left
onto Lake Montonia Road/Pinnacle Road. Continue along Lake Montonia Road to
it's end at Sparrow Springs. Turn left onto Sparrow Springs Road and
continue less than a mile to Crowders Mountain State Park. |
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