Highlighting Gastonia

Backside Trail

McSwain Groves Rd
Gastonia, NC 28052

blazed in orange hexagons - a strenuous .9 mile (one-way) trail that starts at the Linwood Access Area and ends at the summit of Crowders Mountain. Just before reaching the summit, hikers will climb up 336 wooden steps.
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