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Kings Mountain Hiking Trail

The moderately difficult, 16-mile Kings Mountain Hiking Trail loop offers some gorgeous hiking through rolling hills and granite outcroppings not far from Charlotte. The site of a famous Revolutionary War battle, Kings Mountain National Military Park and the adjoining Kings Mountain State Park are popular destinations. The parks sit in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, but they seem somewhat out-of-place with the area’s other gently rolling terrain. Small mountains called monadnocks jut above the surrounding flatland and offer enjoyable views. The trail itself winds through hardwood forest and along a stream toward the Kings Mountain battlefield, passing a fire tower and horse trail on two occasions.

Location

Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access, 4611 Linwood Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA

16 mile loop

Moderate

Best Use

Surface

Distance

Difficulty

Natural Surface

Hiking

Shopping

Mountain Holiday

110 W Mountain St.

Kings Mountain

704-750-4057

Outdoor Sporting Goods

Patriot Jacks Outfitters

832 E King St.

Kings Mountain

(704) 739-2989

Trailhead in Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

807 S Battleground Ave.

Kings Mountain

704-739-9663

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.

Kings Mountain State Park

The Piedmont’s Kings Mountain State Park has miles of forested trails perfect for supreme Kings Mountain hiking, two fishing lakes, and sits adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, one of many national park Revolutionary War sites.

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Foote Trail

Gravel

Moderate, Easy, Advanced

4.5 Miles

a gravel trail that features a variety of terrain types from the flat to strenuous.

Cardio Hill Trail

Gravel

Moderate

0.4 Miles One Way

Moderate to strenuous gravel train featuring a beautiful overlook of the city of Kings Mountain.

Plateau Loop

Paved, Gravel

Moderate

0.8 Miles

This paved trail includes a short climb and a paved loop that circles a beautiful butterfly garden with a gravel footpath.

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