After arriving at Crowders Mountain, we decided to take the Pinnacle Trail which was about 2 miles to the Pinnacle and 2 miles back to the car. The trail was very rocky. It really felt like hiking. I liked the fact that there weren't ropes or fences everywhere preventing people from going off the trail. It's no fun if you can't explore a little.
The 2 miles to the top were rough.. it was very steep. However, the view from the top was well worth it. When you reach the end of the trail, there is sign that says "Trail Ends Here", but there is a huge boulder right behind the sign. You are suppose to climb the boulder to get on top of the mountain, so it was a fun rock climbing adventure. The top of Crowders was flat so you got a 360 view from the top. It didn't have trees covering the top like most mountains do, so the view was amazing! There were no fences or gaurd rails to take away from the natural beauty or protect people from falling off, so you have to use common sense. It was neat to see Charlotte off in the distance. It was nice seeing God's Creation from such height. Unlike when you are in the Appalachians, there aren't millions of Mountains to look at, but what looks like a never ending sea of land... That was off in the eastward direction as was Charlotte. In the westward direction, you could see the Appalachian Mountains miles away...
Now.. the stairs here weren't natural, but most of the trail was just rocks... Humans need help going up steep hills.
Here is the end of the trail...
View from the top..
Westward View
Climbing up more of the ridge
360 Degree View....
Depending on how brave you were you could go further on top of the cliff. Paul and I ventured to the end of the cliff top, so we were able to see some awesome sights and enjoy the warm sun.
We saw hawks or eagles (not sure) flying around the mountain probably looking for fresh meat...
If you click on the photo below, you can see Charlotte way off in the distance.
It was a nice mini-vacation. :) If family or friends come visit, we will take you.. it's free! (No fees to park or hike just yet! :) )
5 comments:
That was an awesome hiking trip. =) And only 20 minutes from our house!! We've lived in Charlotte three years and never knew about it. How sad is that? lol. I had a wonderful time. =) I love you!
That looked like so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love you!
Hi Sweetie, Got to add a picture or two to worry Mom. Hanging off the mountain some uh! You have to get that from your dad. Just kidding. I am glad you had a day of relaxation. Love you bunches. Great pictures. The leaves are just beautiful. Love, Mom
The birds by the way are turkey vultures - you can tell by the lighter color along the underside of the wings. but what a fun trip! the fall colors and sunshine looked amazing.
- Rebecca
WOW, what tremendous pictures and looked like so much fun!!! You guys took some cool pics. Really cute the one of the two of you, and the "fashion model" pose of Holly! haha. (Where did you get that short-sleeved top, by the way, Holly? It's so cute.)
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