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Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain, Georgia

4.2/5
based on 11 reviews

Details

Distance

2.23 miles

Elevation Gain

650 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Josh Hollandsworth

Stone Mountain, located only 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Atlanta, is a 2.2-mile hike that will test your endurance and reward you with an excellent view of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Stone Mountain sits on the outskirts of downtown Atlanta. Located in the center of Stone Mountain Park, this 1,686 ft. granite mound provides visitors with a challenging cardio workout and excellent panoramic views of the Atlanta metropolitan area. 

Those who want to climb Stone Mountain should use the Walk-up Mountain Trail located near the gate along Robert E. Lee Blvd. To enter the park, you will need to pay the $15 per vehicle entrance fee at the gate. After you enter the park, you will follow the road to the spacious parking area near the trailhead. The trailhead is very easy to find and the trail is very easy to follow...just follow the painted yellow lines on the granite surface to the summit!

While traveling up the mountain, it is not uncommon to see runners making their way to the top. Please be conscious of your surroundings and those around you and be sure to use the handrails on the steep areas when the trail is wet. 

The summit of the mountain presents visitors with a 360-degree view that can reach up to 60 miles on a haze-free day. On an especially clear day, you can see the Appalachian mountains in the distance. If you would like to enjoy the view without hiking up the mountain, you can pay to use the gondola system. Tickets can be purchased at the main building inside the park or online at this link.

Regardless of how you choose to reach the summit, enjoy the view, and as always, be safe!

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Stone Mountain Reviews

When are they going to jackhammer those bad people off that mountain and replace them with good people like Obama and Hilary

Great place to spend the day. 20$ entry fee but you can hike the mountain, kayak and hike other trails in the park.

Not a fan of the monuments on the mountain but it was a good hike and great view.

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