Backcountry Trails

Group of hikers on trail.

NPS Photo.

Together, Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park offer 16 miles of hiking trails. There are three trails to choose from:

1. Park Loop Trail - This 16-mile loop trail goes through both parks. Plan on spending a full day hiking this trail.
2. Browns Mountain Trail - This 2.5-mile trail leads from the visitor center to the top of Browns Mountain. This is not a loop trail. You must backtrack to get back to the visitor center. A total hike of 5 miles.
3. Clarks Creek (Lake Crawford) - This 3-mile trail leads from the visitor center to Lake Crawford (located in the state park). This is not a loop trail. You must backtrack to get back to the visitor center. A total hike of 6 miles.

Hikers must register at the visitor center before hiking on backcountry trails.