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We'll meet under the flag pole at the Crowders Mountain State Park Visitor Center on Park Office Lane (promptly at 9:00 am) and do a steady paced loop: We'll hike to Crowders Peak via Crowders & Rocktop Trails. Then we'll scramble over the Crowder's Pinnacle and down the north end and return to the Ranger Station via Crowders trail. the pace will be about 2 mph.
This will be a strenuous hike and will include considerable scrambling, and elementary rock climbing. Experienced hikers who have no fear of heights and climbing will love this hike. It is NOT suitable for children, dogs, novice hikers or anyone not in pretty good physical condition. Crowders Mountain State Park hiking trails are really pretty easy; however this is the most challenging hike in the park. Look at the pictures below. The pace of this proposed hike will be steady, But we will take frequent breaks as needed. The hike measures about 6 Total miles and should take about 4 to 4.5 hours including breaks. Based on the wishes of the group we may also visit some other off the beaten path locations nearby. Due to the difficulty of this hike it will be limited to 10 experienced, athletic hikers.
Bring snacks and water.
Please be on Time.
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