Kings Mountain National Park - Kings Mountain Trail - April 23, 2006 - Member Trip Report

Hike Name: Kings Mountain National Park - Kings Mountain Trail
Country: United States
State: South Carolina
Trip Rating: 4 stars
Trip Date: April 23, 2006
Duration: 1 day
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Trail Traffic: None
Trip Weather: Sunny
Trip Winds: Light to Moderate
Trip Precipitation: None
Trip Temperature: High: 81-90, Low: 61-70 degrees Fahrenheit
Trip Report: It was after 9am before the first person was up this morning. We cooked up some instant eggs and oatmeal for breakfast, packed up, then headed for the Browns Mountain spur trail which is a 0.5 mile side-hike to a 1045' peak. The firetower has been removed from the summit and there are limited views, but we wanted to check out the highest point on the Kings Mountain Trail. When we arrived, turkey vultures were circling in mass and riding thermals from the valley below. Steve C. watched our gear while we made the side trip, then we hiked back to the trailhead at Kings Mountain National Park by 1:30pm. The Camel was pleased that they had a short drive home for a change. It took me three hours to get back to Atlanta in light traffic but it was a beautiful day for driving.
<b>Snack Break</b><br> Steve C. watched our packs while we did the side hike up Browns Mountain. Here we are taking a brief snack break before hiking the last few miles back to the parking area.
<b>Our Campsite</b><br> Well, time to pack up and get out of here. Here's The Camel with a yard sale outside of his tent.
<b>Country Club On Browns Mountain</b><br> The old base for the firetower makes a great seat after a long hike to the summit of Browns Mountain.
<b>Water Dogs</b><br> It's a hot hike out today. Both dogs go straight for the creek as soon as they get the chance.
<b>Browns Mountain Views</b><br> There were a fair number of trees on Browns Mountain, but we were able to catch this view to the south/southeast.

Hiker:

The Camel


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