This weekend we’ll be taking a trip to Crowders Mountain, NC. Off of I-85 near Gastonia, the summit of Crowders Mountain holds numerous small cliffs. Most of the climbing is single-pitch, with a mix of sport and trad. Many routes can be accessed from the top to set up top ropes.

Getting There

Recommended carpool is at 6:30am Saturday at Indian Trail Park and Ride. Google Maps gives travel time to Crowders as 2 hours 57 minutes, so people driving themselves should show up around 9:30am.

Places to Stay

Camping

  • Crowders Mountain Park expects to have camping available Friday and Saturday nights, but is not taking reservations. There will be no water, so any water you use must be hiked in. (this is due to an ongoing construction project)
  • King’s Mountain Park  is about 15 minutes away and has amenity camping

Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Express Shelby Mountain is less than 10 minutes drive from Crowders