Twilight Paddle at Kings Mountain State Park
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy sunset on Lake York and as well as viewing the flora and fauna of Kings Mountain State Park from a new perspective. Watch and listen as the “evening shift” comes alive. New and experienced paddlers are welcome to join our rangers for a twilight canoe/kayak trip. Bring your own boat or use one of ours. Price includes admission, kayak, PFD & paddle. Be sure to bring water, bug spray, weather appropriate clothing, and a flashlight or headlamp. Sign up quickly as we have a limit of 10 participants for this experience, aged 12 and up. Advanced registration is required for this event and you can do so online with our registration link. For questions, email the park at kingsmountain@scprt.com.
Date/Time: September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Register at https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/register/kingsmountain-twilight-paddle. Registration accepted 1 day prior to paddle. Cost is $25.00 per person. Daily park admission is included.
Meet at the Boat Launch area at Lake York.
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Mountaineer Rumble 10 Mi, 50K, 100K, & 100 Mi Race At Kings Mountain State Park
Welcome to the Mountaineer Rumble 10 Mile, 50K, 100K, and 100 Miler Race at Kings Mountain State Park, Clover, SC During the event you’ll run a 31.1 mile (50K) loop that will highlight the CCC Multi-Use Trail (Orange Blaze), the National Recreational Trail (Blue Blaze), the Poplar Point Trail (White Blaze), and portions of Piedmont and Apple Roads. Runners will have beautiful views of creeks, rolling hills, Civilian Conservation Camp remnants, hardwoods, and pines. Each loop is 2500 +/- feet of elevation gain. 50K runners will complete one loop, 100K runners will complete two loops, and 100 mile runners will complete three loops plus a 6.7 mile smaller loop. Each loop will have five fully-stocked aid stations with one water-only station that you’ll pass twice. Time limits are 10 hours (50K), 20 hours (100K), and 32 hours (100 Mile). Runners will all receive a finisher’s award. 50K and 100K will receive similar awards noting their distance. 100 Mile finishers will receive a custom designed buckle for their accomplishment.
DETAILS: November 6, 2026 – November 9, 2026
Registration Deadline: Registration closes: Wed, Nov 4 @ 11:59PM ET
Event Hours: Race Weekend Timeline Friday, November 6, 2026 (4:00 PM) Packet Pickup and Cabin Assignments (6:00 PM) Pasta Dinner (7:00 PM) Pre-Race Meeting (10:00 PM) Quite Hours Begin (Time to rest and allow others to rest for the race) Saturday, November 7, 2026 (6:30 AM) Pre-Race Breakfast for all runners (6:30-7:30 AM) Last-Minute Bib Pickups (7:45 AM) Brief Pre-Race review and Pre-Race entertainment (8:00 AM) 50K, 100K, and 100 Mile Race Start (6:00 PM) 50K Race Cut-Off (All runners must be finished to have an official time) Sunday, November 8, 2026 (4:00 AM) 100K Race Cut-Off (All runners must be finished to have an official time) (4:00 PM) 100 Mile Race-Cut Off (All runners must be finished to have an official time). Please visit https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133750 for more information and to sign up.
Christmas at the Farm At Kings Mountain State Park
Come join us at the Living History Farm for a fun holiday event! Bring your family & find Santa at the Homeplace for a photo, enjoy hot chocolate and roast s’mores by the fire. Continue your Christmas shopping from the merchants and craftsmen selling their handcrafted products at the Holiday Market around the Farm. Bring the family out to kick off the Holiday season right at Kings Mountain State Park from 10am-2pm on December 12th, 2026.
This event is free with daily park admission or an annual park passport. Overflow parking will be available. Follow our event signs posted around the park for directions. For questions, email the park at kmountainsp@scprt.com
Date/Time: December 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Event Hours: 10 am-2 pm
Meeting Place: Living History Farm, follow signs for additional parking
What to Bring: Dress for the weather, cash for paying admission, and a smile for your photo with Santa!
Price: Free with paid park admission or annual SC Park Passport
First Day Hike – Ridgeline Trail Kings Mountain to Crowders Mountain
Happy New Year! Let’s start your New Year’s resolution out on the right foot and hit a state park trail. Join us for a ranger-led hike from CCC Bathhouse Trail-head of Kings Mountain State Park to the Boulders Access Area of Crowders Mountain State Park. This will be a moderate 5.6 mile hike. The recommended age is 10+. Be sure to bring water, binoculars, insect repellent, hiking shoes, and a camera if you desire. Make sure to dress for the weather! Shuttle service will be provided between parks. We will cancel the hike in the event of rain or other inclement weather. Call the park office at (803) 222-3209 before you leave if the weather is questionable.
Date/Time: January 1st, 2027 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Call before you come if there is bad weather. The Trading Post–803-222-3209
Meeting Place: CCC Bathhouse Trailhead on Lake Crawford at Kings Mountain State Park. A shuttle will be provided to drive you back from Crowders Mountain.
What to Bring: Water, snack, comfortable walking/hiking shoes, hiking poles. Dressing weather appropriate and sturdy soled shoes are recommended as the trail is not paved and can be rocky in some areas.
Cost: This hike is free with paid park admission or annual passport.
This event is being held by Kings Mountain State Park.
Mammoth March at Kings Mountain State Park
Mammoth March South Carolina 2027!!
After our premiere at Kings Mountain in 2025, we are thrilled to be back for year two with a 20- and 30-mile MammothMarch on April 17th!
Join us for yet another magical hiking adventure featuring the excessive trail system of Kings Mountain. Our 30-mile participants will be in for a special treat as their route will include parts of Kings Mountain National Military Park, a historical Revolutionary War site.
Our 20-mile loop leads along beautiful and scenic trails inside Kings Mountain State Park, including the Kings Mountain Rec Trail & CCC Trail. Check out our 2025 route for reference right here. Our 30-mile route will additionally cover trails inside Kings Mountain National Military Park. The final routes will be made available around 2 weeks prior to the event.
Master the challenge and spend a beautiful day hiking 20 miles at a stretch. Getting your finisher medal, you will be exhausted but proud and happy… as well as part of our amazing community of nature-lovers, hikers and Mammoth March addicts!
For more info, please check out more details at https://www.mammothmarch.com/south-carolina-26 or send an e-mail at contact@mammothmarch.com.
Date/Time: April 17, 2027 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Meeting Place: Register for more details.
What to Bring: Details provided upon registration.
Cost: Rate varies with race choice and registration date.