This will be a challenging hike with a lot of elevation. This hike is not recommended for children, or adults who have low fitness levels.
Feel free to bring a small cooler or, if there's room, your items can be stored in another person's cooler.
We will start at the Visitor's Center and hike southwestern the trail to King's Pinnacle. After that hike, we will have lunch by the Visitor's Center before hiking the northeastern trail to the top of Crowder's Mountain. Details for each trail are below.
About the Hike
First Trail Name: Pinnacle Trail and Turnback Trail Loop
Length: 4.4 Miles | Elevation Gain: 846ft | Route Type: Loop | Attributes: Natural, Scenic View | Difficulty Level: Moderate
Second Trail Name: Crowders Mountain Loop via Crowders Trail to Rocktop Trail Loop
Length: 5.3 Miles | Elevation Gain: 944ft | Route Type: Loop | Attributes: Natural, Scenic View | Difficulty Level: Moderate to Hard