Name: Stone Mountain Loop Trail
Rating: 4.5

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Geological Significance · Historical Significance · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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November - February: 7am - 7pm
March, April, October: 7am - 9pm
May - September: 7am - 10pm

Overview

One of Stone Mountain State Park's iconic trails, visitors won't want to miss a chance to tour the area on this loop. You'll be able to enjoy almost everything that the park has to offer, from streambeds to rocky summits, to everything in between.

Description

The Stone Mountain Loop Trail follows the orange circle markings. The trail starts behind the bathrooms at the parking lot. You'll follow the creek until you head up to a clearing made by an old homestead. Take in the views then continue down the trail.

You'll make a couple of streams crossings before you get to Stone Mountain Falls. Head up the stairs and continue for a long time going uphill until you arrive at the summit. Take in the beautiful views of Appalachia from the rocky moon-like surface of the summit. The trail is marked on the rock where there are no trees. From here, continue downhill with intermittent stairs until you arrive at a road crossing. Shortly after the road, you meet up with the beginning of the loop and head back to the parking lot.

Flora & Fauna

For more information on the flora and fauna in the park, click here.

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks - Stone Mountain State Park

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Russell Hobart

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4.5 from 46 votes

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4.5 from 46 votes

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Oct 16, 2016 near Thurmond, NC

Oct 19, 2016 near Thurmond, NC

The top of the falls brings beautiful views.

May 9, 2017 near Thurmond, NC

A human-sized chimney marks the intersection of the Stone Mountain Loop Trail and the spur to the upper parking area.

Mar 9, 2017 near Thurmond, NC

Oct 19, 2016 near Thurmond, NC

Stopping for a photo-op on the Stone Mountain Loop Trail.

Oct 27, 2016 near Thurmond, NC

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Apr 4, 2024

Jake Maranzatto

done twice on spring breaks 4.4mi

Jan 17, 2024

Olivia 08

5mi — 2h 00m

Dec 28, 2023

Tess Smith

4.8mi — 2h 00m

May 8, 2023

Ashlyn Dickson

5.7mi

Dec 3, 2022

Jennifer Tyler

Sep 3, 2022

Vera Kimbrell

Apr 15, 2022

Miguel S

7.7mi

Feb 19, 2022

GINO DIFARNECIO

Nov 7, 2021

Nicole Mohney-Marshall

MST

Aug 14, 2021

Kevin Heimbrook

#6 of 41 of NC State Park challenge. Hiked with Emily. Hutchinson Homestead was a cool detour. Lots of steps on the way down.

Jul 12, 2021

Juan Sanchez

6.4mi — 5h 12m

Jun 27, 2021

Taylor Browning

2h 00m

Apr 11, 2021

Noah E

Mar 13, 2021

Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com

Dec 27, 2020

Chris Coffee

Always a good hike. There's ice and snow on the trails and rock face right now. The snow isn't an issue and is melting away quickly. 7.7mi — 3h 22m

Sep 26, 2020

Melissa Anderson

Enjoyed the amazing waterfall, peaceful trails and brilliant views from the summit... perfect weather and trail. — 2h 48m

Sep 25, 2020

Scott Sallade

Sep 7, 2020

Manoj Abey

Park was closed. Please check out before you go...park fills up by 10:00am and they close it after that

Jul 22, 2020

Maggie McDade

from campground 6.5mi — 3h 15m

Jun 27, 2020

Morie Newman

May 14, 2020

Chris Tackson

4.4mi

May 13, 2020

Tia Wackerhagen

13h 00m

Nov 16, 2019

AJ M

7mi

Oct 26, 2019

Vic Grindstaff

4.7mi — 4h 35m

Sep 8, 2019

Mike Ankner

Aug 17, 2019

Luna LU

Jul 21, 2019

Chase Nelson

I had a great time on this hike. The view from the top of Stone Mountain is incredible. 4.6mi — 2h 08m

Jul 20, 2019

Taylor Browning

Jul 14, 2019

Jack M

4.4mi — 1h 48m

Jul 13, 2019

Derek Morris

Beautiful view from the homestead looking at Stone Mountain. Swimming area is nice but crowded. 1.8mi — 2h 00m

Jul 2, 2019

Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com

Jun 22, 2019

Josh Early

Great trail and view. Lots of stairs! 4.3mi — 1h 47m

Jun 16, 2019

Brian Creason

4.3mi — 2h 40m

May 27, 2019

Phil York

Beautiful hike, steep climbs, good views, lots of water.

May 18, 2019

Walter Vaughn

Apr 15, 2019

Jennifer Marquardt

Breezy at the top. A Beautiful day for a hike! 6.3mi

Mar 2, 2019

Rob May

Mar 2, 2019

Dalana Parker

Feb 4, 2019

Chris Coffee

Beautiful hike with some great views of the distant Appalachian range. 5.5mi — 2h 40m

Dec 7, 2018

Kyle Obermiller

Oct 7, 2018

Samantha Osborne

4.3mi — 3h 00m

Aug 25, 2018

Stephen Weyant

4.3mi

Aug 14, 2018

Clark Maness

4.3mi

Aug 12, 2018

Shane Robillard

4.8mi

Aug 4, 2018

Josh Schuman

Aug 4, 2018

Josh Schuman

Aug 4, 2018

Kris Gaitan

Summit 3.4mi

Jul 1, 2018

Wake Doub

Jun 9, 2018

Stephen Borchik

May 28, 2018

Dario P

Mar 30, 2018

Melissa Marino

Mar 4, 2018

Matt Schmuck

Dec 28, 2017

David S

Oct 23, 2017

John Jackson

Great trail. Well maintained and spectacular views.

Aug 25, 2017

Patrick Broos

Silver Chrysler Aspen. Doing the loop with two (2) families.

Aug 9, 2017

JB Rejda

Jul 16, 2017

Jesse Simpson

Jul 1, 2017

Daniel James

May 29, 2017

Drew Sigmon

6.3mi

May 22, 2017

Chandler Ray

Mar 25, 2017

Scott Wilhelm

Mar 24, 2017

Shane Toomes

Very beautiful trail. Fairly short hike to the summit with unexplainable views.

Mar 4, 2017

Matthew Fedel

Great hike with great views! Started from upper parking lot and hiked to summit, then doubled back to waterfall. Bring a picnic! 4mi

Feb 25, 2017

Scott Wilhelm

4mi

Dec 28, 2016

bill bell

Nov 25, 2016

Henry Henry

Great day hike!

Oct 16, 2016

Russell Hobart

Sep 15, 2016

Sarah Richardson

Sep 6, 2016

John Watson

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