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CROWDERS MOUNTAIN
LOCATION:  Southwest North Carolina
HIKE STARTS:  SR 1131 (Camp Rotary Rd)
HIKE ENDS:  SR 1131 (Camp Rotary Rd)
TOTAL DISTANCE:  4.0 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  In and Out, Backtrack Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate to Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Tower Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate to Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Crowders Mt State Park

HIGHLIGHTS:  Crowders Mountain (1,625 feet) is named for Ulrick Crowder, a German merchant who settled the area in the 1780's, and it is part of the Crowders Mountain State Park.  There are excellent views from rock outcroppings at the summit and the park is designated at a Natural Heritage Area.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  September 11, 1993
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  September 11, 1993*; September 29, 1991* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick to access the guidebook North Carolina Hiking Trails which has details on this destination
bulletclick for other North Carolina hiking and backpacking books
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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