Bakers Mountain Park Trail

Baker's Mountain Snow (Credit: David Asherbraner)

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Baker's Mountain Old Landmark (Credit: David Asherbraner)

Baker's Trail (Credit: David Asherbraner)

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Bakers Mountain Park offers up to 6 miles of trails for hikers and trail runners that reach to the highest elevation of 1780 feet in Catawba County.

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Location

Hickory (NC)

Length

1.0 mile, One Way

Difficulty

Moderate

Surface

Natural surface

Motorized Vehicles

Not Permitted

Fees

Pets

Permitted on leash

Parking Spaces

Restrooms

Yes

Hours

Dawn - Dusk

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Description

"Bakers Mountain Park is located on the highest elevation point in Catawba County (1780 feet). The park features 189 acres of mature Chestnut Oak forest with nearly 6 miles of trails. You will experience a variety of wildlife and plants native to the North Carolina Mountains." Catawba County website In the trail system, there is a 1-mile segment of the Carolina Thread Trail that follows the red and yellow marked trails to the Knoll Spur at 1280 feet elevation. Along the trail, the hikers can enjoy beautiful views of the western North Carolina foothills. There is a park ranger on site that is available for more park information and history.

Other Information

"A ¼ mile paved ADA accessible trail meanders through plantings near the parking area." Catawba County website

Trail Manager

Contact Bakers Mountain's Park Ranger, John Sutton at jsutton@catawbacountync.gov

Catawba County
Park Manager
PO Box 389
Newton, NC 28658
828-312-1064
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Ride Safe

When biking, wear a helmet and use a bell to signal your approach to other trail users. Consider bringing a spare tube and pump so that you can fix a flat tire and offer help to other cyclists in need. When riding on roads, bike in the same direction as traffic.

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Parking Address: 6680 Bakers Mountain Road, Hickory, NC 28602 MAP

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