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Kings Mountain Gateway Trail in Gaston County, North Carolina Kings Mountain Gateway Trail < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > Hikers and cyclists can enjoy a range of experiences: an easy 0.7-mile loop (fine gravel and asphalt) partly on a former quarry railroad, and/or a 4.5-mile gravel trail traversing the quarry property, including a couple of strenuous hills at about the half-way point. The loop trail is ADA compliant. Out-and-back excursions to a butterfly garden plateau or a cardio hill are add-on options built upon the earth removed from the original quarry. The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail parking lot and trailhead features a restroom/office facility, a bike rack and kiosk, and a picnic shelter that includes nine picnic tables and two large grills. There is also an interpretive nature trail for children to explore. Kings Mountain Gateway Trail's trailhead is located on a one acre site about 0.5 miles south of Downtown Kings Mountain and is connected to downtown via sidewalks and sharrow markings. The Carolina Thread Trail starts in downtown Kings Mountain, runs through the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail parking lot, onto Rail Trail at the Gateway, and then turns right onto the loop trail then right again onto the Foote Trail, leading to a concrete trail bridge crossing over I-85 and continuing to Galilee Church Road. A small trailhead parking lot on Galilee Church Road accommodates three vehicles. Location 807 S Battleground Ave. 4.80 miles, One Way Moderate, Easy, Advanced Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Gravel Walking, Hiking, Running Kings Mountain Button Button Kings Mountain Kings Mountain is home to comfortable climates, top-notch educational institutions, healthcare facilities, recreational opportunities and friendly people. Whether you are interested in outdoor recreation, the arts, dining and shopping, business and industry, education or healthcare, we have it all right here in Kings Mountain. Special events provide Kings Mountain residents and visitors with year-round family-style entertainment, by producing and promoting free festivals and city-wide holiday celebrations. Hike These Trails Located Close By Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Gravel Moderate, Easy, Advanced 4.80 miles, One Way The CTT-designated portion of this regional attraction provides 4.8 miles of scenic off-road trail, as well as 2.1 miles of street/sidewalk connections through downtown Kings Mountain. LEARN MORE Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Gravel Moderate, Easy, Advanced 4.80 miles, One Way The CTT-designated portion of this regional attraction provides 4.8 miles of scenic off-road trail, as well as 2.1 miles of street/sidewalk connections through downtown Kings Mountain. LEARN MORE Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Gravel Moderate, Easy, Advanced 4.80 miles, One Way The CTT-designated portion of this regional attraction provides 4.8 miles of scenic off-road trail, as well as 2.1 miles of street/sidewalk connections through downtown Kings Mountain. LEARN MORE

Plateau Loop in Gaston County, North Carolina Plateau Loop < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > This paved trail includes a short climb and a paved loop that circles a beautiful butterfly garden with a gravel footpath. Location 807 S Battleground Ave. 1.70 miles, One Way Moderate Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Paved, Gravel Walking, Biking, Wheelchair Accessible Kings Mountain Button Button Kings Mountain Kings Mountain is home to comfortable climates, top-notch educational institutions, healthcare facilities, recreational opportunities and friendly people. Whether you are interested in outdoor recreation, the arts, dining and shopping, business and industry, education or healthcare, we have it all right here in Kings Mountain. Special events provide Kings Mountain residents and visitors with year-round family-style entertainment, by producing and promoting free festivals and city-wide holiday celebrations. Hike These Trails Located Close By Plateau Loop Paved, Gravel Moderate 1.70 miles, One Way This paved trail includes a short climb and a paved loop that circles a beautiful butterfly garden with a gravel footpath. LEARN MORE Plateau Loop Paved, Gravel Moderate 1.70 miles, One Way This paved trail includes a short climb and a paved loop that circles a beautiful butterfly garden with a gravel footpath. LEARN MORE Plateau Loop Paved, Gravel Moderate 1.70 miles, One Way This paved trail includes a short climb and a paved loop that circles a beautiful butterfly garden with a gravel footpath. LEARN MORE

Walking Track at Jaggers Park in Gaston County, North Carolina Walking Track at Jaggers Park < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > Paved walking track. Location 424 S Spargo St. Easy Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Paved Dallas Button Button Dallas Downtown Historic Dallas is located in the center of Gaston County and north of I-85 off of Hwy 321. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was originally listed as the County seat. Much of the history and still be found on the streets offering visitors many things to do. Dallas features the Old Gaston County Courthouse, the Gaston County Museum, the Old Jail, and other buildings surrounding the court square. Walking tours of the square are available at Gaston County Museum. Hike These Trails Located Close By Walking Track at Jaggers Park Paved Easy Paved walking track. LEARN MORE Walking Track at Jaggers Park Paved Easy Paved walking track. LEARN MORE

A & E Riverfront Trail in Gaston County, North Carolina A & E Riverfront Trail < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > This 1.2-mile paved greenway connects to 0.7-mile paved loop in Tuckaseege Park and 0.3-mile paved segment at the Municipal Complex. The greenway works its way along the picturesque Catawba River between the two trailheads. From the Municipal Complex trailhead, you can easily walk along Catawba Avenue sidewalks for 0.3-miles to downtown Mount Holly where there are shopping and dining options. Location 165 Broome St. 1.5 Miles One Way Easy Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Paved Walking, Running, Wheelchair Accessible, Biking Mount Holly Button Button Mt Holly Located on the east side of Gaston County, North Carolina along the Catawba River is Mount Holly. Visitors can find this old mill town and fun things to do, by traveling north along Hwy 273 off of exit 27 on I-85. Hike These Trails Located Close By A & E Riverfront Trail Paved Easy 1.5 Miles One Way Part of the Mount Holly River Hawk Greenway, this wide paved trail winds its way along the picturesque Catawba River between the two trailheads. LEARN MORE A & E Riverfront Trail Paved Easy 1.5 Miles One Way Part of the Mount Holly River Hawk Greenway, this wide paved trail winds its way along the picturesque Catawba River between the two trailheads. LEARN MORE

Persimmon Trail at DSBG in Gaston County, North Carolina Persimmon Trail at DSBG < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > [object Object] Location 6500 S. New Hope Rd. 3.2 miles Easy Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Natural Surface Hiking, Walking Belmont Button Button Belmont Visitors to Gaston County in North Carolina will find the town of Belmont located just south of I-85 at exit 27 . The downtown is located just off of the Catawba River and is the closest town in the county to Charlotte, NC. Hike These Trails Located Close By Persimmon Trail at DSBG Natural Surface Easy 3.2 miles This short trail that connects with the Carolina Thread Trail and meanders along Lake Wylie connecting with Meadowood Walk. LEARN MORE Persimmon Trail at DSBG Natural Surface Easy 3.2 miles This short trail that connects with the Carolina Thread Trail and meanders along Lake Wylie connecting with Meadowood Walk. LEARN MORE Persimmon Trail at DSBG Natural Surface Easy 3.2 miles This short trail that connects with the Carolina Thread Trail and meanders along Lake Wylie connecting with Meadowood Walk. LEARN MORE

Rankin Lake Park Trail in Gaston County, North Carolina Rankin Lake Park Trail < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > This 1.6-mile loop trail is generally considered an easy route and is great for running and walking. Open year-round. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Location 1750 Rankin Lake Rd. 1.9 miles Moderate Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Walking, Jogging Walking, Running Gastonia Button Button Gastonia Gastonia is the largest town in Gaston County, North Carolina and can be found just south of I-85 off of exit 17 in the center of the county. Hwy 321 runs north and south straight through town giving even better access to this booming metropolis. Hike These Trails Located Close By Rankin Lake Park Trail Walking, Jogging Moderate 1.9 miles This trail runs through Rankin Lake Park. LEARN MORE Rankin Lake Park Trail Walking, Jogging Moderate 1.9 miles This trail runs through Rankin Lake Park. LEARN MORE Rankin Lake Park Trail Walking, Jogging Moderate 1.9 miles This trail runs through Rankin Lake Park. LEARN MORE

Walking Track at Dallas Park in Gaston County, North Carolina Walking Track at Dallas Park < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > This park offers a 1-mile walking track as well a walking and jogging trails. Location 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. 1 Mile Easy Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Walking Walking, Running Dallas Button Button Hike These Trails Located Close By Walking Track at Dallas Park Walking Easy 1 Mile This park offers a 1-mile walking track as well a walking and jogging trails. LEARN MORE Walking Track at Dallas Park Walking Easy 1 Mile This park offers a 1-mile walking track as well a walking and jogging trails. LEARN MORE

Trails at Harpers Park in Gaston County, North Carolina Trails at Harpers Park < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > Track and nature trail Location 301 Blacksnake Rd. Easy Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Walking Stanley Button Button Stanley Stanley is a small town in Gaston County, North Carolina. You can reach Stanley by heading north out of Mount Holly on Hwy 27 or taking Hwy 275 to the east out of Dallas, NC. Hike These Trails Located Close By Trails at Harpers Park Walking Easy Track and nature trail LEARN MORE Trails at Harpers Park Walking Easy Track and nature trail LEARN MORE Trails at Harpers Park Walking Easy Track and nature trail LEARN MORE

Bessemer City Park Trail in Gaston County, North Carolina Bessemer City Park Trail < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > Surrounded by an urban environment, the Bessemer City Trail provides a quick escape to nature. The looped trail offers rolling topography in a heavily wooded setting. Not only does the trail provide an opportunity for leisure but three access points provide transportation connections for surrounding neighborhoods to access the city park, pool and community building. Visitors will encounter historic remains of the city lake style community pool and bath house built in 1923. Visitors will also have the opportunity to pick wild muscadine grapes from vines along the trail. The Thread segment leads you out of the park across the street onto W Alabama Avenue where there is a gas station and into the downtown of Bessemer City. Turn left onto N 12th Street. You'll pass historic brick buildings and cross the train tacks as you enter the main part of town. Take a left onto W Virginia Avenue and continue down N 14th Street until the sidewalk ends. This is where The Thread segments ends for now. Location 220 S 14th St. 1.3 Miles One Way Easy Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Paved, Boardwalk, Natural Surface Walking, Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking Bessemer City Button Button Bessemer City Bessemer City is located in the Greater Charlotte, North Carolina area, inside Gaston County and just north of I-85. Hike These Trails Located Close By

Living History Farm Trail in Gaston County, North Carolina Living History Farm Trail < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > This easy, 1.5-mile out and back trail is a unique feature in Kings Mountain State Park. In an area that is surrounded with historical relevance this trail provides an insight to what everyday life was like on a Carolina upstate farmstead during the revolutionary era. Highlights are a two-story farmhouse, barn, smokehouse, carpenter/blacksmith shop, sorghum mill and cooker, corncrib, cotton gin and several other small dwellings. The best time to hike the trail is in the spring, which is when all the lush vegetation is in full bloom. Location 4611 Linwood Rd. 1.5 miles Easy Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Natural Surface Hiking Kings Mountain Button Button Kings Mountain Kings Mountain is home to comfortable climates, top-notch educational institutions, healthcare facilities, recreational opportunities and friendly people. Whether you are interested in outdoor recreation, the arts, dining and shopping, business and industry, education or healthcare, we have it all right here in Kings Mountain. Special events provide Kings Mountain residents and visitors with year-round family-style entertainment, by producing and promoting free festivals and city-wide holiday celebrations. Hike These Trails Located Close By Living History Farm Trail Natural Surface Easy 1.5 miles This easy trail highlights a two-story farmhouse, barn, smokehouse, carpenter/blacksmith shop, sorghum mill and cooker, corncrib, cotton gin and several other small dwellings. LEARN MORE Living History Farm Trail Natural Surface Easy 1.5 miles This easy trail highlights a two-story farmhouse, barn, smokehouse, carpenter/blacksmith shop, sorghum mill and cooker, corncrib, cotton gin and several other small dwellings. LEARN MORE Living History Farm Trail Natural Surface Easy 1.5 miles This easy trail highlights a two-story farmhouse, barn, smokehouse, carpenter/blacksmith shop, sorghum mill and cooker, corncrib, cotton gin and several other small dwellings. LEARN MORE

Pinnacle Trail at Crowders Mountain in Gaston County, North Carolina Pinnacle Trail at Crowders Mountain < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > The Pinnacle is the highest point in Gaston County at 1,705 feet. Begins at the Visitor Center and ends at the summit of the Pinnacle. Location 522 Park Office Ln. 1.70 miles, One Way Advanced Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Natural Surface Walking, Hiking Kings Mountain Button Button Gastonia Gastonia is the largest town in Gaston County, North Carolina and can be found just south of I-85 off of exit 17 in the center of the county. Hwy 321 runs north and south straight through town giving even better access to this booming metropolis. Hike These Trails Located Close By Pinnacle Trail at Crowders Mountain Natural Surface Advanced 1.70 miles, One Way The Pinnacle is the highest point in Gaston County at 1,705 feet. LEARN MORE Pinnacle Trail at Crowders Mountain Natural Surface Advanced 1.70 miles, One Way The Pinnacle is the highest point in Gaston County at 1,705 feet. LEARN MORE Pinnacle Trail at Crowders Mountain Natural Surface Advanced 1.70 miles, One Way The Pinnacle is the highest point in Gaston County at 1,705 feet. LEARN MORE

Kings Mountain State Park Trail in Gaston County, North Carolina Kings Mountain State Park Trail < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > The National Recreation Trail in Kings Mountain State Park is marked by a blue blaze throughout the 16-mile loop trail. Carolina Thread Trail segment is 1.6-mile that connects to the red blaze of the Ridgeline Trail that will take you north to Crowders Mountain or continue on west to the visitor's center at the Kings Mountain Military Park to learn the history of the Revolutionary War Battle site. There is a beautiful dam created by the Lake Crawford near the parking. Location 4611 Linwood Rd. 3.1 Miles One Way Moderate Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Natural Surface Walking, Hiking, Running Kings Mountain Button Button Kings Mountain Kings Mountain is home to comfortable climates, top-notch educational institutions, healthcare facilities, recreational opportunities and friendly people. Whether you are interested in outdoor recreation, the arts, dining and shopping, business and industry, education or healthcare, we have it all right here in Kings Mountain. Special events provide Kings Mountain residents and visitors with year-round family-style entertainment, by producing and promoting free festivals and city-wide holiday celebrations. Hike These Trails Located Close By Kings Mountain State Park Trail Natural Surface Moderate 3.1 Miles One Way The National Recreation Trail in Kings Mountain State Park is marked by a blue blaze throughout the 16-mile loop trail. Carolina Thread Trail segment is 1.6-mile that connects to the red blaze of the Ridgeline Trail that will take you north to Crowders Mountain or continue on west to the visitor's center at the Kings Mountain Military Park to learn the history of the Revolutionary War Battle site. There is a beautiful dam created by the Lake Crawford near the parking. LEARN MORE Kings Mountain State Park Trail Natural Surface Moderate 3.1 Miles One Way The National Recreation Trail in Kings Mountain State Park is marked by a blue blaze throughout the 16-mile loop trail. Carolina Thread Trail segment is 1.6-mile that connects to the red blaze of the Ridgeline Trail that will take you north to Crowders Mountain or continue on west to the visitor's center at the Kings Mountain Military Park to learn the history of the Revolutionary War Battle site. There is a beautiful dam created by the Lake Crawford near the parking. LEARN MORE Kings Mountain State Park Trail Natural Surface Moderate 3.1 Miles One Way The National Recreation Trail in Kings Mountain State Park is marked by a blue blaze throughout the 16-mile loop trail. Carolina Thread Trail segment is 1.6-mile that connects to the red blaze of the Ridgeline Trail that will take you north to Crowders Mountain or continue on west to the visitor's center at the Kings Mountain Military Park to learn the history of the Revolutionary War Battle site. There is a beautiful dam created by the Lake Crawford near the parking. LEARN MORE