First Outing - Crowders Hike

Our first outing will be Crowders Mountain Loop via Pinnacle Trail and Turnback Trail, a 4.4 mile hike at Crowders Mountain State Park, reasonably close to Charlotte with great views.

AllTrails lists as moderate, with consistent gradual gain and some steep sections. The whole point of this group is to have fun, not race to the top- it'll be a solid workout with 900ft gain, but the pace is yours.

AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/crowder-mountain-loop-via-pinnacle-trail-and-turnback-trail

Getting there: Happy to help carpool (I'm in South End) as this is a popular trail, despite a good sized parking lot

What to bring: snacks, water, supportive shoes that can handle rocky terrain, and patience (again, this is a very popular trail)

Weather plan: Will hike in all weather except heavy rain, so I'll check in a couple days before and decide if we need to change the date.