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The South Mountains, carved out of the Blue Ridge by erosion, are a broad belt of peaks and knobs rising abruptly from a deep valley. These steep, rugged mountains encompass 100,000 acres (404 km 2 ) in Burke, Cleveland and Rutherford counties.
The South Mountains are an ancient and deeply eroded mountain range in western North Carolina. They are an isolated remnant of the much larger Appalachian Mountains to the west, and are separated from the Appalachians by the Catawba River valley.
Located in Burke County 55 miles east of Asheville, South Mountains State Park is situated at the crossroads of the Appalachian Mountains and the Foothills to provide the ultimate backcountry experience. The park boasts elevations up to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, and nearly 50 miles of trail for hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers.
This is just an overview of the trails available in the area. For a full list of trails within the park, see the South Mountains State Park Trails Page. History. The mountains themselves served as a buffer between different groups of Native Americans - the Cherokee and Catawba.
The South Mountains are the site of Native American trade routes, an early gold discovery, and trails blazed by the CCC. It is best known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, along with six clusters of backcountry campsites.
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