New COVID-19 information for parks under phase 2.5
Posted on: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 5:00pm |
Trails
Current status of park facilities
Stone Mountain State Park is open for activities such as climbing, fishing, hiking, running, horseback riding, and camping. Park hours are as normal, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with 24-hour camper access via Royal Camp Lane. Restrooms are available at the Upper and Lower trailheads.
Picnic shelters are open and available for reservation.
The park office is open daily. A properly worn mask or face covering, covering both the nose and the mouth, is required to enter.
Camping: All campsites, including group campsites, are open. RESERVATION IS REQUIRED*. There are no walk-ups allowed to limit contact with visitors and park staff. Please reserve online or call Aspira at 1-877-722-6762 (call wait times may be long so reserve online, if possible). Do not call the park; staff cannot take over-the-phone reservation payments.
*Backcountry campers must bring exact change ($12 per site per night) and self-register at the backpack parking trailhead to utilize these campsites (these campsites are not available for reservation online).
Weekends: Please be aware: Stone Mountain State Park will be closed as soon as the main trailhead parking lots fill. The park will be closed to additional visitors once park capacity has been met for the day. We anticipate the main parking lots will reach capacity by mid-morning. Plan accordingly and try to avoid arriving at the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Do not park in undesignated areas. Towing will be enforced. Visitors are urged to visit early and check park status on the park website or on the NC State Parks social media accounts prior to and during your travel to the park.
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. As of September 11, 2020, we are following the new guidelines under phase 2.5.
Last updated on: Monday, September 14, 2020 Stone Mountain Horse Bridle Trail Closed
Due to all the recent rainfall at Stone Mountain the equestrian trails are closed until further notice. Park Rangers will evaluate the conditions and reopen once trail is considered safe and dry enough for equestrian use.
Last updated on: Friday, September 11, 2020 Park at capacity by 10:00am on weekends
Stone Mountain now routinely reaches capacity by 10:00am on weekends. If you do not arrive by this time, you are not likely to get a parking spot until the afternoon.
Last updated on: Thursday, August 6, 20203042 Frank Parkway
Roaring Gap, NC 28668
336-957-8185
stone.mountain@ncparks.gov
GPS: 36.3873, -81.0273
November - February: 7am - 6pm
March, April, September & October: 7am - 8pm
May - August: 7am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Family & Group Campgrounds remain open after hours via the Royal Camp Ln Road.
Park Office
8am - 5pm daily, except closed weekends December - February.
Closed state holidays.
Fishing
Year-round, from 7am until park closes.
Picnic Shelter
Shelters close 30 minutes before park closes.
Exhibit and Historic Site
Exhibits: open during park office hours.
Homestead site: open weekends, May through October. Visitors are welcome to walk the homestead site grounds when the site is not open.
Garden Creek Baptist Church historic site: services are held at 9am every Sunday, May - October and first Sunday, November - April. Visitors are welcome to walk the church grounds when the church is closed.
List of trails
Trail network visits the Stone Mountain summit as well as waterfalls, trout streams, historic homestead and dramatic overlooks. Rugged terrain can offer hiking challenges, and equestrians enjoy a five-mile trail.
Black Jack Ridge Trail
Location: Reached from Cedar Rock and Wolf Rock trails.
Description:
The trail follows an old road bed through heavily wooded areas. In the winter, this strenuous hike offers wonderful views of Stone Mountain.
Surface: natural surface
Length:
1.50 miles
one way
1.50 miles
one way
Difficulty:
moderate hike
moderate hike
Blaze:
white square
white square
Bridle Loop Trail
Location: Reached from Horse Trail Parking Area
Description:
This trail takes you through a covered wood area where you can see local wildlife and also an old liquor still demolished during prohibition.
Surface: natural surface
Length:
2.00 miles
loop
2.00 miles
loop
Difficulty:
moderate hike
moderate hike
Blaze:
red triangle
red triangle
Bridle Out-and-Back Trail
Location: Reached from Horse Trail Parking Area
Description:
This out and back trail takes you through wooded areas were you can see local wildlife, views of the Blue Ridge Mountain escarpment, and local liquor stills demolished during prohibition.
Surface: natural surface
Length:
4.00 miles
one way
4.00 miles
one way
Difficulty:
moderate hike
moderate hike
Blaze:
red triangle
red triangle
Cedar Rock Trail
Location: Available from Stone Mountain Loop Trail.
Description:
This trail takes you to the top of Cedar Rock were you can see the Blue Ridge Mountain escarpment.
Surface: natural surface
Length:
1.00 miles
one way
1.00 miles
one way
Difficulty:
moderate hike
moderate hike
Blaze:
red circle
red circle
Middle Falls/Lower Falls Trail
Location: Reached from Stone Mountain Loop or Wolf Rock Trails.
Description:
This trail leads hikers a half mile along Big Sandy Creek to Middle Falls and then extends to Lower Falls.
Surface: natural surface
Length:
0.50 miles
one way
0.50 miles
one way
Difficulty:
moderate hike
moderate hike
Blaze:
blue circle
blue circle
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