Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is a greenway designed to connect the City of Kings Mountain to Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain National Military Park, the Overmountain Victory Trail and the Appalachian Trail. This 8 to 10 mile greenway will consist of paved trail, soft-packed gravel trail and single-track mountain biking trails.  The trail will provide recreational opportunities to millions of people in our region, enhance economic development for our community, and provide a venue for citizens to link to one another and the rich history of our region.

The trail will preserve the natural beauty of Kings Mountain and provide a place for nature exploration, education in science and history and a venue for community events and celebrations of family. The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail will provide a hiking and biking experience unparalleled in our region. Please enjoy your exploration of our website, and then visit the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail for a great day of education and family fun.  Directions  Trail Map


 

The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is a greenway designed to connect the City of Kings Mountain to Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain National Military Park, the Overmountain Victory Trail and the Appalachian Trail. This 8 to 10 mile greenway will consist of paved trail, soft-packed gravel trail and single-track mountain biking trails.  The trail will provide recreational opportunities to millions of people in our region, enhance economic development for our community, and provide a venue for citizens to link to one another and the rich history of our region.

The trail will preserve the natural beauty of Kings Mountain and provide a place for nature exploration, education in science and history and a venue for community events and celebrations of family. The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail will provide a hiking and biking experience unparalleled in our region. Please enjoy your exploration of our website, and then visit the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail for a great day of education and family fun.  Directions  Trail Map


 

 

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Mission Statement

“Our mission is to improve the quality of life and economy of the City of Kings Mountain through the collaborative efforts of local, state and federal agencies as well as local business and industry, by providing natural resource based recreational opportunities.”

“Our mission is to improve the quality of life and economy of the City of Kings Mountain through the collaborative efforts of local, state and federal agencies as well as local business and industry, by providing natural resource based recreational opportunities.”

Gateway Trail News

Now open!

The trial is open from dawn to dusk for your enjoyment.  Hikers and bikers welcome!  Please be sure to pick up after your dog!

Watch for construction to begin on the new segment of the trail that will go over I-85 and end on Quality Lane.

Be sure and check out the new Nature Trail located behind the picnic shelter.  Congratulations to Girl Scout Kellie Ford and her Gold Award!

Also check out the new benches located along the trail.  Many were sold by the Girl Scouts for us in celebration of our first anniversary.

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