Escape the City: Let’s Go Hiking! Explore These Parks Near Charlotte

🌟 Crowders Mountain State Park 🌟 📍 32 miles west of Charlotte 📌 What to experience: Birdwatching—from small songbirds to red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures Challenging trails with towering cliffs Hike across two states via the Ridgeline Trail! 🌟 Lake Norman State Park 🌟 📍 39 miles north of Charlotte 📌 What to discover: North Carolina’s largest man-made lake, with 520 miles of shoreline Great blue herons and peaceful waters Mountain biking & accessible hiking trails Cozy cabins & full-service RV camping A quiet dam area between the park lake and Lake Norman—perfect for fishing and boating 🌟 Morrow Mountain State Park 🌟 📍 51 miles north of Charlotte 📌 Don’t miss: Morrow Mountain (one of the highest peaks in the Uwharrie Mountains) Bald eagles soaring over Lake Tillery Unique geology—many park structures are built from rhyodacite and argillite mined by the Civilian Conservation Corps Perfect for a weekend recharge! 🌲 #WeekendGetaway #LifeInTheUS #NorthCarolinaLife #BuyingAHomeInUS #USImmigration #ExploreNCc