Bakers Mountain Park - Catawba County, NC

We Loved It!

I had been wanting to come here for years and finally got the chance. My wife and I really enjoyed our visit. We weren't looking to do a long hike, so we asked a ranger which was the quickest way to t...

Go Outside

Described as steep (yes, there is a small elevation gain) and strenuous (depends on your overall fitness). I would caution families with very small children, however, as there are tree roots protrudin...

A Hidden Gem in Catawba County

I feel like this park is a hidden gem. Rarely crowded so it's pretty peaceful. The trails are rugged - lots of roots and a couple of steep inclines. But there are benches in the areas with the elevati...

Moderate hike

I would consider this to be a moderate hike with the elevation gain. The views at the top are pretty but you due to where you are, you are going to see various buildings and water towers in the dista...

Good moderate hike

We visited here early afternoon on a Sunday in late May 2021. The trails we took were well marked & well maintained and the top has a nice view and good place to take a little rest. The trail is not...