Crowders Mountain State Park Ridgeline Trail - Trail Running
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Thick forests shade the trails at Crowders.
Robert Nunnally
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Summary
Roughly 10 miles of hilly, forested single track connecting the trail systems of Crowders Mountain and Kings Mountain State Parks – offering enough distance for even the hardiest trail trotter.
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Distance
20.0 miles
Destination Distance From Downtown
26.1 miles
Difficulty
3 of 5 diamonds
Not as much elevation gain as the peaks at Crowders Mountain State Park, but twice the distance.
Time To Complete
5 hours
As an out and back, distance and time are up to the runner.
Seasonality
All Seasons
Ice on the shady paths can stick around longer than other parts of the park, but with the right shoes it can be part of the fun.
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
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