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Fern Trail at Crowders Mountain

This loop trail connects with a portion of the Turnback Trail and follows a creek for some portions of the trail.

Location

522 Park Office Ln, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA

0.80 miles loop

Easy

Best Use

Surface

Distance

Difficulty

Natural Surface

Walking, Hiking

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.

Crowders Mountain

A visit to Crowders Mountain might include hiking more than 20 miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, backcountry camping, picnicking and fishing.

Hike these trails 

Located close by

Nature Trail at Schiele Museum

Natural Surface

Easy

0.7 mile loop

This nature trail is free for all visitors with access to the Play'Scape. Pets must be leashed.

Tower Trail at Crowders Mountain

Natural Surface

Advanced

1.8 miles one way

Begins at the Linwood Access Area and ends at the radio towers on Crowders Mountain.

Rocktop Trail at Crowders Mountain

Natural Surface

Advanced

1.4 miles one way

This trail crosses several rock ledges and requires good footwear and careful attention to staying on the trail.

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