Most recently updated October 15th, 2024
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Stone Mountain State Park is very near areas of North Carolina that were hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.
Stone Mountain is currently closed, along with many other NC State Parks and trails in the Western part of the State.
Go to my Hurricane Helene page to get the latest updates on the latest area Park, Trail and road repairs before you travel.
I’ve been visiting Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina for almost 20 years, either with kid in tow, with That Man, or on my own.
My most recent visit was just a few weeks ago – and the mountain was still just as beautiful as I remembered 🙂
Located on more than 14,100 acres in Wilkes and Alleghany counties in North Carolina, Stone Mountain State Park offers cascading waterfalls, cool mountain streams, and quiet forests to explore.
And of course, the massive 600-foot granite dome of Stone Mountain itself.
There are more than 18 miles of hiking and riding trails, and 20 miles of designated trout waters available in the park.
You can also go rock climbing (with a permit) on the towering granite face of the landmark mountain.
Climbers on the dome look down over the Hutchinson Homestead, a restored mid-19th century mountain farm that rests in it’s shadow.
Read on to learn about the park and area history, hiking trails, and great views just waiting for you to visit!