Hiking Trails
Stone Mountain Park features 15 miles of hiking and walking trails with varying degrees of difficulty
. Enjoy the 5-mile trail around the base, the 1-mile trail to the summit and more!
How much does it cost to enter Stone Mountain Park?
Stone Mountain Park requires a
$20 per vehicle entrance fee
. Annual Passes are available for $40 and are good for 1 year from purchase. Click here for more information about the Stone Mountain Park.
Do you have to wear a mask at Stone Mountain?
We Can’t Wait To See You
Given the latest information we have and the recent decline in infection rates and hospitalizations, the determination has been made to adjust our COVID-19 requirements. At this time,
masking is optional for employees and guests, regardless of vaccination status
.
Where can I park for free at Stone Mountain?
Parking is available at several lots in the park and park entry is $10 per vehicle.
The locals park in Stone Mountain Village
for free and run in to the park using the Stone Mountain bike path.
Is Stone Mountain a hard hike?
It’s a one mile hike and is rated as a
moderate difficulty
. Easier route is 1.3 miles. There are stops on the way and depending on your pace and strength you should be just fine.
How long is the Stone Mountain Hike?
The Stone Mountain Walk-Up Trail is the only approved way to walk to the summit of Stone Mountain. The trail is
about one mile (1.6 kilometers)
in length and has an elevation gain of about 700 feet (210 meters). The incline is relatively consistent throughout the trail, with somewhat steeper areas near the top.
Can you hike Stone Mountain at night?
Both entrances to the Park are open daily from 5AM – Midnight
.
Can you conceal carry at Stone Mountain?
The Stone Mountain Memorial Association has repealed its ban on carrying firearms in Stone Mountain Park.
Carrying with a GFL and car carry (even without a GFL) now are permitted
. The former (interim) provision that requires notifying the police when carrying in the park also has been repealed.
Who owns Stone Mountain Park?
The park is the most visited tourist site in the state of Georgia. The park is owned by
the state of Georgia
and is currently managed by Herschend Family Entertainment. At its summit, the elevation is 1,686 feet (514 m) above sea level and 825 feet (251 m) above the surrounding area.
Is Stone Mountain still open?
Stone Mountain Park is
open year-round
. However, some attractions may not be available at this time.
Do you need a parking pass for Stone Mountain?
Parking passes include access to the natural areas of Stone Mountain Park
including: hiking and nature trails, public picnic areas, 363-acre lake, children’s playground, Grist Mill, Covered Bridge and Quarry Exhibit. Bicyclists and pedestrians may enter the park at no charge through the South Woods Gate.
How much does it cost to ride to the top of Stone Mountain?
Individual tickets are
$10 per person, round-trip, and $6 per person, one-way
. Admission is included with the Adventure Pass.
How long does the laser show at Stone Mountain last?
The Lasershow is approximately
45 minutes
in length.
Is Stone Mountain worth visiting?
It’s a great hike
.
Stone Mountain, or “Atlanta’s Backyard,” offers 15 miles of scenic hiking and walking trails, ranging from easy to moderate. Take it slow and stop to admire the flora and fauna, or let the fresh mountain air invigorate you on a more challenging hike.
How many calories do you burn walking up Stone Mountain?
Weight is one of the factors that determines calories burned when hiking a mountain. On average,
a 200-lb. person will burn 540 calories in one hour of hiking
; a 150-lb. person will 405 calories in the same time, says HealthStatus.
How long should you spend at Stone Mountain?
I would say
at least 2 days
. There’s a hotel and an RV site. With the tram or hike up the mountain, museum, train around the mountain, The village of shops and eateries below the carving and the beach, not to mention so many hiking trails, etc.
What time can you walk up Stone Mountain?
The park’s gates open
early (5 am) and close late (midnight)
, offering a fantastic pre-dawn or nighttime hike. After soaking up the view, this hike on the Walk-Up Trail descends Stone Mountain, following its outbound steps to the trailhead.
Can you drive up Stone Mountain?
This high-speed Swiss cable car
provides a stunning view of the Confederate Memorial Carving as it transports you more than 825 feet above the ground to the top of Stone Mountain . You can also purchase your All-Attractions Pass for all the Park’s paid attractions at this location.
How high is Stone Mountain in Georgia?
1,686′
Does it cost to hike Stone Mountain?
Spending the day at Stone Mountain Park doesn’t have to break the bank. Once you pay the park’s
$15 entrance fee
(that’s per vehicle, NOT per person) you can experience all of the above activities for FREE! Pack picnics and stay for the day.
Are pets allowed at Stone Mountain campground?
Cats and Dogs only are allowed
, but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pet and dispose of pet waste properly.
