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Wildcat Rocks Overlook is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Traphill, North Carolina.

Before you head out, check the status of the Blue Ridge Parkway (it periodically closes during the winter).  The entire Bluff Mountain Trail is a 7.1 mile trail that traverses the Doughton Park Area along the Blue Ridge Parkway.  To do this particular hike, park at the bathrooms in the Doughton Park parking area immediately off the parkway at MP 241.  There is a small trail to the left of the b...

Bluff Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hays, North Carolina.

Stone Mountain - Widow's Creek to Deep Gap is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Traphill, North Carolina.

Devils Garden Overlook Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Traphill, North Carolina.

Wolf Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Traphill, North Carolina.

Wolf Rock to Stone Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Traphill, North Carolina.

This is a strenuous 4.5 mile hike beginning from the Lower Parking Lot in Stone Mountain State Park (for a 5.2 mile hike, begin at the Upper Parking Lot). From the lot, take the trail by the bathroom. Keep right at the first trail intersection, then left at the second trail intersection to stay on the orange circle-blazed trail. You'll soon pass the Hutchinson Family Homestead, over a century ...

This easy 3.0 mile hike begins at the Lower Trailhead Parking Lot at Stone Mountain State Park and includes a 400' ascent to two granite outcrops with nice views. This hike can be combined with the Stone Mountain Loop hike for a 6.5 mile strenuous hike.From the parking lot, walk towards the stream by the bathrooms to take the Stone Mountain Loop Trail. After 0.2 miles, intersect the Wolf Rock T...