GetHiking! Charlotte

Name: South Mountains Chestnut Knob Overlook and Little Bear Falls ~ 8 mi +-
Start: 2026-11-15T14:45:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-15T20:00:00.000Z
Location: South Mountains State Park, park office

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Our goal is to help you explore on foot the abundance of wonderful natural places North Carolina has to offer. If you're a beginner, we'll make sure that you never hike alone (unless you want to!). We'll also teach you how to become an intrepid hiker capable of exploring wherever (the rugged Linville Gorge Wilderness, for instance) and whenever (at night!). We're aided in our efforts to get out and explore by Great Outdoor Provision Co., which provides us space for clinics and meetings, and pays the fee for our Meetup site.

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South Mountains Chestnut Knob Overlook and Little Bear Falls ~ 8 mi +-

Sun, Nov 15 · 9:45 AM EST

South Mountains State Park, park office, 3001 South Mountains State Park Ave, Connelly Springs, NC, US

Still some color at South. Join this rugged hike through the beautiful South Mountains of NC. This hike is most suitable for experienced hikers due to the elevations change. However; if you exercise regularly and are in great shape you should be OK as this is not a technical hike.

We will meet at the Visitors Center at 9:45 to use restroom and check-in. There is a little to no signal at South Mountains but you can get the Wi-Fi connection and password at the visitor center . If you miss check-in proceed to the parking lot at the end of South Mountain State Park Ave. We will depart promptly at 10:00am. [It takes about 90 minutes of driving to get from Charlotte to the South Mountain Parking Lot]. You might want to allow another 10-30 minutes in case there are traffic delays.

Little River, Sawtooth and Chestnut Knob and then to Little Bear Falls is about 8 miles +- and about 1563’ elevation gain. High Shoals Falls is still closed. Bring your picnic lunch for the CK Overlook.

Bring at least one liter of water, and snacks and/or lunch. Check the weather and dress accordingly.

This hike is not recommended for beginners or anyone who has not been hiking or doing rigorous exercise on a regular basis- Weekly.

Lastly- If for some reason you sign up and have to cancel your RSVP commitment, please do so no later than 6:00 pm on Friday. This group has a strict no show late cancel policy.

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