Stone Mountain State Park

Stone Mountain State Park sits in both Alleghany and Wilkes counties. It opened in 1969 after local residents worked to protect the area. As one of the largest parks in North Carolina’s state system, it offers more than 20 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of horseback riding trails, fishing spots, and areas for rock climbing.

The park also features the historic Hutchinson Homestead at the base of the mountain and several waterfalls. Hiking to the top of Stone Mountain can be tough because of the steep stairs and inclines, but the views are well worth the effort. If you prefer an easier walk, the trail to the base is gentle and still gives you great views of the 600-foot granite dome that makes Stone Mountain famous.

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@thesociableadventurer Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina is in Alleghany County and Wilkes County. The Park features over 14,000 acres, with rock climbing, camping, and hiking as some of the outdoor activities to engage in. However, the incredible Stone Mountain dome of exposed granite is the hallmark of the Park (designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1974). There are also multiple gorgeous waterfalls to check out throughout the Park. The hike to the base of Stone Mountain is relatively easy (you can still get some fantastic views of Stone Mountain from the base); however, the hike to the top of Stone Mountain is a bit challenging due to the number of stairs and steep inclines, but the view from the top is worth the effort. Location: 3042 Frank Pkwy, Roaring Gap, NC 28668 @Visit NC @DiscoverTheCarolinas @Year of the Trail @North Carolina State Parks #RoaringGapNC #AlleghanyCounty #AlleghanyCountyNC #WilkesCounty #WilkesCountyNC #VisitNC #CelebratingNC #discover_carolinas #discoverNC #bestofthetarheelstate #NC #NorthCarolina #Adventure #Discover #Explore #StoneMountain #StoneMountainNC #StatePark #Hiking #greattrailsstate #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail ♬ It Only Gets Better – WILD

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Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina is located in Alleghany County and Wilkes County. @VisitNC @NCparks @VisitWilkesNC #RoaringGapNC #AlleghanyCounty #AlleghanyCountyNC #WilkesCounty #WilkesCountyNC #VisitNC #CelebratingNC #discover_carolinas #NC #NorthCarolina pic.twitter.com/6FTxHiM2x9
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