Crowder's Mountain is in Gaston County, NC.. between Gastonia & Kings Mountain.. they have many hiking trails.. with great veiws.. I've wanted to hike it with my kids for a long time.. but chores, projects, or sports always pervailled.. But as Father's Day approached.. I knew that this could be the day.. So the kids & I headed out early..cause we knew it be a hot day.. I packed a cooler with Powerade & water.. and some watermelon.. So, Conner, Kevin, Kellie, & I started at the base of the trail called "Backside Trail".. it was a strenuous 1 mile hike.. and just as we got to the top we had to climb over 300 steps to the top.. We had a great veiw.. 360 degrees.. you had to be careful.. there weren't much safety precautions.. You could see the tall buildings in Charlotte, NC.. but the veiw was not crystal clear.. there was a hazy from the hot temps.. We spent about 45 minutes moving to different vantage points to see all we could.. took plenty of pictures.. we took another trail back called "Tower Trail" it was about 1.6 mile trail.. that weaved up & down.. both trails were very shaded.. we didn't see much in wildlife.. Did see one person running up the "Tower Trail" with 10bls weights in each hand.. Hiking the trail is free.. I could see myself back for a workout..
After the hike we went to Tony's Ice Cream.. its been around since 1915.. They make the best shakes.. and we weren't disappointed.. we had shakes, burgers, and fries.. guilt free.. what a great way to end the day.. hope you all had a great Father's Day.. be safe..."having fun on two wheels"...
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