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Stone Mountain, NC
The famous low angle
Stone Mountain

Photo Courtesy of Josh Pennington

Directions to park: Take I-77 to (exit 83) Route 21. Follow 21 north to a left turn onto N.C. 1002 or Traphill Rd. After about four miles turn right onto John P. Frank Parkway. Follow this road to Stone Mountain State Park and follow signs for climbing. Park near bathrooms and hike uphill (10 minutes). OR park on the opposite end of the parking lot and hike up the road to the Hutchinson Homestead site, located at the base of Stone Mountain. The road is more direct and faster than the trail if time is an issue.

 

Camp-sites:

  • Stone Mountain State Park Campground (pay)
  • Private campground behind Stone Mountain Store and Cafe (Traphill Rd.)
  

Online-guidebooks:

 

Cheap Healthy Eats:

  • The Stone Mountain Store and Cafe for grub
  • Traphill has convenience stores for basics
  • Try Elkin for other options
  

Important Links:

 
Climbing: Sport and Traditional Hazards: 20 - 50 foot runouts - use running belay technique!  
Access: Park - Open - Access: Be sure to register at the registration station located just inside the treeline at the base of the mountain.  
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