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The Best Backpacking in Gastonia

Looking for the best backpacking in Gastonia? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Gastonia. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Gastonia

  • Clover, South Carolina

    Kings Mountain National Recreation Trail

    15.31 mi / 1506 ft gain
    Kings Mountain National Recreation Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Grover, North Carolina.
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  • Connelly Springs, North Carolina

    Backpack to Sawtooth Campground in South Mountains SP

    8.5 mi / 1500 ft gain
    This 8.5-mile total trip will take you through the highlights of South Mountains State Park with an overnight stay in one of the drier campsites.  You'll start with a 2.7 mile loop that you can do sans packs before picking up with a 3-mile each way out-and-back.  Begin by parking at the large par...
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  • Connelly Springs, North Carolina

    Little River to Upper CCC to Horseridge to Upper Falls Loop

    11.87 mi / 1896 ft gain
    Little River to Upper CCC to Horseridge to Upper Falls Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.
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