January 4, 2026 Geologically, Crowders Mountain is what’s known as a monadnock. A lone peak made of tougher rock that refused to erode when everything around it softened and wore away. While rivers rearranged themselves and forests advanced and retreated, Crowders stayed put. Patient. Unimpressed. At just over 1,600 feet, it’s not tall by mountain standards, … More Crowders Mountain State Park