Turnback Trail in Gaston County, North Carolina Turnback Trail < Previous ALL TRAILS Next > Not as steep as the Pinnacle Trail, Turnback Trail is an easy to moderate, natural trail running mostly through the woods at Crowders Mountain State Park. This trail also tends to be less populated. Location 522 Park Office Ln. 1.2-mile, One way Easy, Moderate Best Use Surface Distance Difficulty Natural Surface Running, 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 Turnback Trail Natural Surface Easy, Moderate 1.2-mile, One way Not as steep as the Pinnacle Trail, Turnback Trail is an easy to moderate, natural trail running mostly through the woods at Crowders Mountain State Park. This trail also tends to be less populated. LEARN MORE Turnback Trail Natural Surface Easy, Moderate 1.2-mile, One way Not as steep as the Pinnacle Trail, Turnback Trail is an easy to moderate, natural trail running mostly through the woods at Crowders Mountain State Park. This trail also tends to be less populated. LEARN MORE Turnback Trail Natural Surface Easy, Moderate 1.2-mile, One way Not as steep as the Pinnacle Trail, Turnback Trail is an easy to moderate, natural trail running mostly through the woods at Crowders Mountain State Park. This trail also tends to be less populated. LEARN MORE

Ropes Courses Hall of Dinosaurs FIND IT The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia Visit one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas, with 4,200 square feet of real fossils, interactive learning experiences, and full-bodied cast specimens of T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more. Exhibit Highlights Include: Full-bodied prehistoric skeleton casts Authentic dinosaur fossils, including an Edmontosaurus that displays healed wounds from a T. rex attack Stegasaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus , and MANY MORE of your favorite dinosaurs Specimens unique to the Southeast, including Appalachiosaurus , the East Coast T. rex The return of The Schiele’s iconic T. rex in a whole new display LEARN MORE For more information, click the LEARN MORE button above (if provided) or reach out to the venue/host directly. FIND IT Also Worth Seeing Hall of Dinosaurs The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium LEARN MORE The Turnings A Cycle of American Time Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE When Are We US Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE Hoffman's Farm to Friends Gaston County Museum LEARN MORE

December 17, 2026 Trivia Learn More Venue Info Durty Bull Brewing 126 S Trenton St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 6:59 PM 704-671-2541 Trivia night at Durty Bull, test your knowledge and have a few drinks with friends. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Gaston County Public Library HEADQUARTERS Gaston County Public Library Multiple Locations in Gaston County help@gastonlibrary.org help@gastonlibrary.org Learn More Gaston County Public Library The Gaston County Public Library operates ten facilities including the Main Library in Gastonia and branches: Belmont, Builders & Creators @ Bessemer City, Cherryville, Dallas, Ferguson Branch (Erwin Center), Mt. Holly, Stanley, TECH@Lowell and Union Road. More Affiliates To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

November 7, 2026 Conversational Spanish @ Belmont Learn More Venue Info Belmont Public Library 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for Conversational Spanish with Ana Martinez and brush up on your Spanish language skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

April 5, 2027 Easter Learn More Venue Info The Lodge Tavern & Tap 101 Kenwood St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 4:00 PM 704-461-8044 Come celebrate Easter with us! < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Cleary's Bookstore 105 N Main St. Mount Holly 704-884-6377 Learn More ABOUT EXPLORE EVENTS TRAILS MAP MORE EVENTS TRAILS CLOSE BY: Dutchmans Creek Greenway 300 North River Street, Mount Holly, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved, Gravel Easy 0.6 miles, One Way Mount Holly Linear Park Trail 400 East Central Avenue, Mount Holly, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy .3 Miles One Way A & E Riverfront Trail 231 Broome St, Mount Holly, NC, USA Type: Difficulty: Length: Paved Easy 1.5 Miles One Way Cleary's Bookstore Discover the welcoming haven of Cleary's, woman-owned independent bookstore on historic Main Street in Mount Holly, North Carolina. With a profound mission to foster and encourage a lifelong love for books, Cleary's aims to share the sheer joy of reading with the local community. Step into a world where shelves are thoughtfully stocked to the brim with a diverse array of new and used genre fiction for adults, nonfiction, YA & graphic novels, middle grade reads, and a captivating room entirely dedicated to children's books. The bookstore thrives on community engagement, offering a rich calendar of events, including monthly in-store happenings, weekly kids and family story times, lively monthly book clubs, and enticing monthly subscription boxes. Cleary's commitment extends to readers of all ages, making it a destination whether you're physically browsing the brick-and-mortar store or exploring their website to uncover the next addition to your ever-growing pile. MORE IN: Mount Holly 01/19 - 01/23 Black Sheep Coffee 104 S Main St Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Owl Legs Coffee 101 W Central Ave. Learn More 01/19 - 01/23 Ransom Hunter Park 325 W Glendale Ave. Learn More

October 21, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Women's Volleyball vs North Greenville Learn More Venue Info Belmont Abbey Athletics Belmont, NC, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Women's Volleyball vs North Greenville Streaming Video: http://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/abbeyathletics < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

January 11, 2027 LEGO® Club @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 11:00 AM Time: - 11:45 AM 704-868-2164 Sharpen your creativity, fine motor, and problem solving skills while having fun building with LEGO®! This drop-in program is appropriate for Pre-K through Grade 5. All LEGO® will be provided. https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8664 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

October 15, 2026 LEGO® Jr. @ Main Learn More Venue Info Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 5:50 AM Time: - 6:10 AM 704-868-2164 Join us for LEGO® Jr. @ Main! Little builders can explore creativity, teamwork, and imagination through fun LEGO® activities designed for young learners. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

November 18, 2026 Karaoke Night Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 6:45 PM 704-616-0291 Karaoke every Thursday Night at 8pm. No Cover, All Ages$1 off Domestics$4 Applesauce Shots$5 Orange CreamsiclesNO COVERDoors open at 6pm < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

April 15, 2027 Karaoke Night Learn More Venue Info The Rooster 344 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA 3:00 PM Time: - 6:45 PM 704-616-0291 Karaoke every Thursday Night at 8pm. No Cover, All Ages$1 off Domestics$4 Applesauce Shots$5 Orange CreamsiclesNO COVERDoors open at 6pm < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >