[ALSO READ: Pastor: Mother of 3 who died at Crowders Mountain loved her kids, family]. A lock icon or https:// means youve safely connected to the official website. Crowders Mountain is one of two main peaks within Crowders Mountain State Park, the other peak being The Pinnacle. Her . According to Gaston EMS, they received a 911 call around 8 a.m. that someone had fallen near the Backside Trail on the mountain. 1-877-722-6762. Family friends say Stephanie Anderson was the victim of the fatal accident at Crowders Mountain Saturday. 522 Park Office Lane | Kings Mountain, NC 28086 | 704.853.5375. There are 334 steps on the Backside Trail. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Although stated as true on some sites, the mountain was not named after Ulrich Crowder [Krauter], a German merchant and farmer. Stephanie Stone Anderson was. It is near Kings Mountain, North Carolina and on the outskirts of Gastonia, North Carolina, it includes the peaks of Crowder's Mountain and The Pinnacle. Crowders is an adventure lover's dream 5,210 undisturbed acres just 15 minutes from downtown Gastonia and easily accessible by Interstate 85. Crowders Mountain sharply rises some 800 feet (240m) above the surrounding countryside, and presents sheer rock cliffs that are 100 - 150 feet (46m) in height. Stephanie Stone Anderson was hiking with her husband and daughter atop Pinnacle Trail Saturday afternoon when she tripped and fell more than 150 feet, according to the Shelby Star. Crowders Mountain State Park is a 5,126-acre North Carolina state park in Gaston County. It opened to the public in 1974. Unfortunately, Michael has bum knee getting stronger each weekend, still he pushes as far as he can go before I determine to call in my calvary. Its two peaks are The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain. Police have not. So keep that in mind. The state park is located some 30 miles west of Charlotte, near the South Carolina border. This is a developing story. Crowders Mountain Ridgeline Trail. A climber at Crowders Mountain suffered life-threatening injuries after falling 70 feet, Gaston County emergency officials said. This is the second death at Crowders Mountain this year. Anderson was a substitute teacher at Marvin Ridge Middle and High School. Enjoyed it .. There are 334 steps on the Backside Trail. The trail is rated hard but its really not bad at all. 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, 108 Vandyke Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Most events are free, though some may require pre-registration. This is a wide trail most of the way but it is not heavily trafficked like Crowders Summit. North Carolina State Parks announced this week that $2 million will be. The park is located in the western Piedmont of North Carolina between the cities of Kings Mountain and Gastonia or about 25 miles (40 km) west of Charlotte. January 29, 2023 at 7:31 pm EST KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. Improved hiking trails at Crowders Mountain are on the way. The mountain attracts visitors for climbing, rappelling and bouldering, or climbing on large boulders, which is permitted in designated areas. Anderson, 48, died after falling 150 feet from Crowders Mountain Saturday afternoon, officials with the Gastonia Fire Department said. 1) To begin, select the 'routes' link at the left. From the Fork where Pinnacle Trail and Crowders split, continue west on Pinnacle trail. Madeleine Farington was on Pinnacle Trail when Anderson fell. Track your Crowders Mountain climbing progress with our one-and-only online statistics tracking system. Parked at Boulders Access for the 2nd hike. Closed Captioning. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. | Video has closed captioning. 1.3 - 1.5 miles). Pinnacle Trail - Strenuous, 2.0 miles (3.2km). Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. 2). Make sure to take PLENTY of water. Top:Aerial view of the park from a helicopter, C. Peek, Gallery:Child at park lake, C. Peek | View from the Pinnacle, K. Bischof | The Needle, C. Peek | Charlotte skyline as seen from Crowders overlook, J. Darby | Aerial view of Sparrow Springs access and park lake, C. Peek, 522 Park Office Lane From the Highway 161 crossing, you can Uber back to Sparrow Springs if there is an Uber driver in Gastonia. A woman died after falling 150 feet from the pinnacle side of Crowders Mountain Saturday afternoon, officials with the Gastonia Fire Department said. Crowders Mountain, at an elevation of 1,625 feet, is a registered natural heritage area that features sheer vertical cliffs ranging from 100 to 150 feet in height. Various difficulties. I went about 6 Miles and had big stone bruises on my feet through hiking shoes. Carjackers Steal More Cars Many With Kids Still Inside, After Indulgent Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday Signals Abstinence, Fasting. Season 2020 Episode 03/03/2020. Located in Gaston County 32 miles west of Charlotte, Crowders Mountain State Park boasts two mountain peaks that offer magnificent views of the surrounding Piedmont. Views are great and its a less trafficked route. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. axed: Council votes against extension, says it wants to protect state park". The transmitters are located within a 12,197-square-foot (1,133.1m2) plot of land on the summit that remains privately owned. Rocktop is the most technical trail in the park - plan on going slow over the rock. Two additional trails, Fern Trail and Lake Trail, are accessible from the picnic area and lake parking lots. There were two other deaths at Crowders in Gaston County, four at Stone Mountain, three at Chimney Rock, two at South Mountains, and one each at Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain. View 1206 Crowders Mountain Rd, Bessemer City, NC 28016 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. Producers, Jaein Yoon & Olivia Petrocella; Scriptwriter & Narrator, Sarah Barr; Videographers, Bob Gunter, Drew Stevens; Second Camera: Barr, Petrocella, Yoon; Video Editor, Alex Kim; Executive Producer, Dr. Tom Linden, Crowders Mountain is being loved to death, Problems Playing Video? Check the map for general trail details. Tower Trail - Strenuous, 1.8 miles (2.9km). 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One of the first FM radio stations in North Carolina, Gastonia's WGNC-FM, erected a transmission tower on Crowders Mountain in the late 1940s. By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 10 min to complete. Had to do this over 2 days to hike the full length of it. Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting, promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina State Parks system as a whole. Geologically neither Crowders Mountain nor The Pinnacle are true mountains. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates on this story. Ridgeline Trail - Strenuous, 6.2 miles (10.0km). >> Download the WSOCTV news app. Crowders Mountain is located about 30 miles west of Charlotte and is a popular hiking destination that attracts more than 800,000 visitors annually. We hiked the longer hike from the main parking lot off of Sparrow Springs road. A person hiking Crowders Mountain in Gaston County, North Carolina, has died after falling, according to news reports. In the early 1970s a mining company conducted exploratory sampling on the mountain as preparation to purchase the mineral rights. To learn more, view our full privacy policy. If you go down all the way, you will have to go up pinnacle to summit which is very difficult especially after you have done 8 miles. If you need specific information about parks that you are unable to find online, please email us at state.parks@ncparks.gov for assistance. The park sets at the northeast end of the Kings Mountain Range, a 16-mile (26km) long range of low peaks which include the site of the Battle of Kings Mountain of the American Revolution. Here you'll find a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the park: General Park Information: - Interactive park map. We'll definetly come back to do the rest. A hiker who fell from the top of Tower Trail at Crowders Mountain State Park in Gaston County on Monday committed suicide, Gastonia police spokeswoman Donna Lahser said Tuesday. Hikers must register before hiking this trail. Make your special occasion naturally wonderful. From the Pinnacle Summit, you should be able to see an unmarked trail heading almost due south. North Carolina's State Parks website says Pinnacle Trail peaks at 1,705 feet, the highest point in the park. The Cherokee Indians had a trading route that crossed Crowders Mountain, and the peaks marked boundaries between the hunting lands of the Catawba and Cherokee Indians.[3]. Crowders Mtn Sparrow Springs Visitor Center to Kings Mtn Military Parkpt to pt just under 13 mi. 522 Park Office Lane | Kings Mountain, NC 28086 | 704.853.5375. (2.0 miles) [citation needed]. Hector Calix told the paperhe and Navas Delcid, both from Long Island, New York, stopped at the state park while passing through as they returnedhome from Miami. Select which area of the park you wish to view. Easy to follow but strenuous, nonetheless. Nice fairly easy trail. 12 mile round trip to the Pinnacle Summit and back. GASTON COUNTY, N.C. Emergency crews were called to Crowders Mountain State Park Friday morning after a man fell 70 feet from the mountain, paramedics said. (Source: Deidri Sarver, Ranger) Analysis According to a newspaper report in the Charlotte Observer on March 15, Shawn MacDonald climbed frequently at Crowders. Make plenty of stops so that you can handle those stairs at the end. Crowders Mountain proper was added to the new park in 1978. Ugh.killer!!! Boring, easy trail for the first part. Check the map for general trail details. Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. The trail is very nice, but if you're allergic to wasps and yellow jackets like myself you might want to enjoy it in the colder months. On June 19, 2007, the Gastonia City Council denied a request to add 107 feet (33m) to a 143-foot (44m) communications tower on Crowders Mountain. 2023 Cox Media Group. CDC Warns Of Extensively-Drug Resistant Stomach Bug, Heres What $700K Gets You In CA, VA And WI Real Estate, Eli Lilly Will Slash Insulin Costs, Cap Out-Of-Pocket Expenses, FL Man AKA Sedition Panda Charged In Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Breach: DOJ, FL Pastor Stole Church Funds To Support Drug Habit: Authorities, Peak DC Cherry Blossom Date Estimates Announced. Crown Castle International had requested the change to allow the signal of a Spanish-language radio station in Gaffney, South Carolina, to reach Charlotte. Bring lots of water and some snacks. 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