Crowders Mountain State Park » Maps and Directions
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Tips to keep you AND your pet safe while hiking this summer
... details ±With temperatures nearing triple digits, staying hydrated while hiking is extremely important. Bring water bottles with you and drink while hiking; avoid caffeine and soda. Heat exhaustion happens frequently to hikers and their pets. Rangers advise bringing PLENTY of water for your pet as well. Hydration backpacks work well, as do bottles. Dogs retain their body heat easily and take longer to cool down. Consider hiking early in the morning or later in the evening when it's the coolest. Take frequent breaks in the shade when hiking strenuous trails and drink plenty of fluids. Remember: All pets must be leashed and at ALL times. Thank you and enjoy your visit.
Updated: 2010-06-25 09:06:56
The park lake was recently drained for repairs, but has been refilled and restocked with fish. However, the fish have not had the opportunity to grow. Catching fish might be difficult until they have some time to gain in size. It will be approximately two years before they will be large enough to keep, and we are asking everyone to practice catch and release so that the stocked fish can continue to grow and reproduce. Please call the park office with questions or for more details. Thank you.
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Directions
From southbound I-85, take exit 13 to Edgewood Road. At the top of the ramp turn left onto Edgewood Road. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard/Highway 74 and drive approximately two miles. At the next stoplight, turn left onto Sparrow Springs Road. Continue on Sparrow Springs Road for approximately two miles, and turn right again on Sparrow Springs Road. The main entrance to the park will be on the right in less than one mile.
From northbound I-85, take exit 8 to NC 161. At the top of the ramp turn right onto NC 161 and drive approximately a quarter mile. Then turn left onto Lake Montonia Road/Pinnacle Road and follow it to its end at Sparrow Springs Road. Turn left at the stop sign onto Sparrow Springs Road. The main entrance to the park will be on the left in approximately one mile.