Gastonia Warnings and Dangers

Be careful when you're climbing in Crowder's Mountain State Park. There are no railings at the top, but if you stay on the trail, you won't have a problem. I always stray off the path and walk out to the edge of the rocky cliffs, but if you do this, make sure you're extra careful.

I took a picnic lunch when I was visiting Crowder's Mountain and when I got to the peak I found a great flat piece of rock to sit down on and enjoy the view. But the whole time I was eating, there were hawks circling above me and I kept thinking that one might swoop down and steal my food. Fortunately, they let me eat, but not in peace! If you look closely at this picture, you can see a couple of the flying rascals!