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STONE MOUNTAIN
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| LOCATION:
Northeast Georgia |
| HIKE
STARTS: Train Station |
| HIKE ENDS:
Stone Mountain |
| TOTAL
DISTANCE: 3.0 Miles |
| HIKE TYPE:
In and Out, Backtrack Hike |
| HIKE
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Difficult |
| TRAILS
USED: Stone Mountain Trail |
| TRAIL
TRAFFIC: Heavy |
| TRIP TYPE:
Day Hike |
| MANAGEMENT:
Stone Mountain Park |
HIGHLIGHTS: The centerpiece of
the Park is found on the mountain's North side where you'll see the world's
largest high relief carving that depicts three heroes of the American
Confederacy. The mountain itself is the world's largest mass of exposed granite,
and there are 360 degree views from the summit that include a look back at the
Atlanta skyline.
MORE DETAILS
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click to view a detailed trip report:
July 8, 1997*
(password required) |
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click to view maps: area map*, detailed map*, profile map* |
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Southeastern Destinations
discussion forum |
| click for other
Georgia hiking and backpacking
books |
| note, the * indicates
these items are not linked but coming soon |
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