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Thursday, April 12 - April 18, 2018 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 23 FAST WAY 630 S. LAFAYETTE • SHELBY, NC 704-484-0823 LET US DO YOUR DIRTY WORK! HOURS: MON. - FRI. 8:30AM-5:30PM SAT. 8AM-1:30PM • CLOSED SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES ACROSS 1. Upon 4. Roman Statesman 8. A protective covering worn over the face 10. Perfected 11. British school 12. Colored with red powder 13. Tivoli 15. What bowlers hope to knock down 16. Finnish lake 17. Damaged regions of tissue 18. World-renowned guitarist 21. Political action committee 22. Oxygen reduction system 23. Part of a circle 24. Italian monk's title 25. Kidney problem (abbr.) 26. One point east (clockwise) of due north 27. Home to a world famous bay 34. Mollusk 35. Large nest of a bird of prey 36. Predict 37. Reconnaissance 38. Move in a particular direction 39. Cut with a tool 40. True fi rs 41. Heaven's opposite 42. Employed 43. "Partridge Family" actress Susan CLUES DOWN 1. Induces vomiting 2. Gloss or sheen on wood furniture 3. Meteorological line 4. Help shoppers save money 5. Heart condition 6. What tweens become 7. __ and ends 9. Small knob 10. Island capital 12. Refi nisher 14. Brazilian city 15. Pearl Jam's debut 17. Resinous substance of an insect 19. Stretched out 20. Bag-like structure in a plant or animal 23. Reference works 24. Hoover's offi ce 25. Confused 26. The Science Guy 27. A young woman 28. Used to express good wishes 29. Body part 30. Draw blood 31. Curved 32. __ Kidman, actress 33. Profoundly 34. Fools 36. Wife (German) The beauty and diversity of Crowders Mountain State Park are best appreciated on its miles of hiking trails. Hiking trails lined with wild- fl owers and mountain laurel lead along the ridges and to the summits of Crowders Mountain and Kings Pinnacle. Other trails are easy prome- nades through pastoral sur- roundings. Circle the lake on a gravel path or view aquatic plants and animals along a narrow creek. Bring a pair of binoculars and do some bird watching or tote a camera and capture the beauty of wildfl owers in bloom. Three park, two state, one trail hike planned... Join staff and volunteers from Kings Mountain Military Park, Kings Mountain State Park, and Crowders Mountain State Park for a full day of hiking on our annual three parks hike. This is a stren- uous, fi fteen-mile hike that begins at Crowders Mountain State Park and ends at Kings Mountain Military Park in South Carolina. Hikers plan on meeting at the upper picnic shelter parking lot at the Sparrow Springs Access Area (522 Park Offi ce lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086) at 8:15 AM. Lunch will be provided at the Boulders Access Area for hikers by the Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. From there, the hike will continue through Kings Mountain State Park and end at Kings Mountain Military Park. A shuttle will be provided by the Friends of Kings Mountain State Park to carry hikers back to Crowders Mountain at the end of the hike. The hike will end around 4:45 PM. If you are interested in the hike please call the park offi ce at (704)853-5375 to regis- ter and for more details. Hike Length and Diffi culty: Strenuous 15 miles Date of Event: Saturday, April 21, 2018 - 8:30am to 5:00pm Start Location: Picnic Shelter #2 Park- ing Area @ Crowders Mountain State Park. CROWDERS MOUNTAIN TRAILS BACKSIDE TRAIL Location: starts at the Linwood Access Area and ends at the summit of Crowders Mountain Description: Just before reaching the summit, hikers will climb up 336 wooden steps. Length: 0.90 miles One-way Diffi culty: Strenuous Blaze: orange hexagon Surface: Gravel, Stairs CROWDERS TRAIL Description: The trail includes one state road crossing, and provides access to the Crowders summit via the Backside Trail. Length: 2.80 miles One-way Diffi culty: Moderate Blaze: white diamond Surface: Natural surface FAMILY CAMPING TRAIL Description: The trail gives campers access to the family backpack camping area. Length: 1.00 milesOne-way Diffi culty: Moderate Blaze: red square with a single tent Surface: Natural surface FERN TRAIL Location: This loop trail connects with a portion of the Turnback Trail and follows a creek for some portions of the trail. Description: This loop trail connects with a portion of the Turnback Trail and follows a creek for some portions of the trail. Crowders Mountain State Park's TRACK Trail adventures were designed for use on the Turnback Trail, Fern Trail, and Lake Trail. These three trail com- bined make a 2.1 mile round-trip hike. Length: 0.80 miles Round Trip Diffi culty: Easy Blaze: red hexagon Surface: Natural surface Group Camping Trail Location: The trail gives campers ac- cess to the group backpack camping area Description: The trail gives campers access to the group backpack camping area. Length:1.00 miles One-way Diffi culty: Moderate Blaze: light blue diamond with three tents LAKE TRAIL Location: Sparrow Springs Access. Starts and ends at the park lake Description: The trail circles the park lake. Crowders Mountain State Park's TRACK Trail adventures were designed for use on the Turnback Trail, Fern Trail, and Lake Trail. These three trails com- bined make a 2.1 mile round-trip hike. Length: 0.80 miles Round Trip Diffi culty: Easy Blaze: light blue circle Surface: Natural surface PINNACLE TRAIL Location: Sparrow Springs Access. Be- gins at the Visitor Center and ends at the summit of King's Pinnacle. Description: King's Pinnacle is the highest point in Gaston County at 1,705 feet. Length: 2.00 miles One-way Diffi culty: Strenuous Blaze: orange circle Surface: Natural surface RIDGELINE TRAIL Location: Sparrow Springs Access. The trail starts near the summit of Kings Pin- nacle, and follows the ridgeline all the way to the South Carolina State line. Description: The Ridgeline trail con- tinues for 2.5 miles into South Carolina through Kings Mountain State Park, and terminates at the 16 mile Kings Moun- tain National Recreation Trail that goes through Kings Mountain State Park and Kings Mountain National Military Park. Length: 6.20 miles One-way Diffi culty: Moderate Blaze: red triangle Surface: Natural surface ROCKTOP TRAIL Location: Linwood Road Access. starts at the road crossing of Sparrow Springs Road and Freedom Mill Road and ends at the summit of Crowders Mountain Description: There is no parking at ei- ther end of the trail and the trail must be accessed by either beginning on the Crowders Trail (visitor center) or the Tow- er or Backside Trails (at the Crowders summit). This trail crosses several rock ledges and requires good footwear and careful attention to staying on the trail. Length: 1.40 miles One-way Diffi culty: Strenuous Blaze: red square Surface: Natural surface TOWER TRAIL Location: Begins at the Linwood Ac- cess Area and ends at the radio towers on Crowders Mountain. Description: The trail is an old road- bed that begins with a gentle climb that becomes quite steep towards the end. Please note that business vehicles use this trail to access the radio towers near the summit. Length: 1.80 miles One-way Diffi culty: Strenuous Blaze: light blue square Surface: Gravel TURNBACK TRAIL Location: Sparrow Springs Access. Be- gins at the southeast corner of the visitor center parking lot and ends at the Pin- nacle Trail 0.7 miles from the summit of King's Pinnacle. Description: The trail gives alternate hiking opportunities for both the Pinnacle and Fern trails. Crowders Mountain State Park's TRACK Trail adventures were designed for use on the Turnback Trail, Fern Trail, and Lake Trail. These three trail combined make a 2.1 mile round-trip hike. Length: 1.20 miles One-way Diffi culty: Moderate Blaze: white triangle Surface: Natural surface by NC Div. of Parks and Recreation Photo by AllTrails Hiking Crowders Mountain State Park is an exciting outdoor experience FOR SALE 5'X8' DUMP TRAILER. $1000 or best offer. (704) 472-3248 LARGEST TRAILER INVENTO- RY and Selection around. BEST prices, new 5x8 $595. 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