Stone Mountain State Park

Lower Falls is a 20-foot sliding rock waterfall in Stone Mountain State Park. Unlike Stone Mountain Falls and Middle Falls, the area around the top of Lower Falls is especially scenic. The falls sit on Big Sand Creek and are accessible via the Middle Falls / Lower Falls Trail, which branches off the main Stone Mountain Loop Trail and leads to both Middle and Lower Falls.

Lower Falls is about a mile from the main loop, and the path is mostly gravel with some moderate hills. Hikers should expect to get their feet wet since there are two stream crossings along the way. Because these falls are fairly remote, you can enjoy the peaceful beauty of the lower Stone Mountain area with fewer crowds. Just remember to be careful, as the area is quite isolated.

Resources

Stone Mountain State Park Website

Location

Social Media

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Sociable Adventurer (@thesociableadventurer)

@thesociableadventurer Lower Falls is a 20-foot sliding rock-type waterfall located within Stone Mountain State Park. What sets it apart from Stone Mountain Falls and Middle Falls is the beautiful area around the upper part of the falls. The falls are situated on Big Sand Creek and can be reached via a trail off the main Stone Mountain Loop Trail that leads to both the Middle and Lower Falls. The Lower Falls are about 1 mile from the Stone Mountain Loop, and the trail is mainly gravel with a few moderate inclines. Hikers should be prepared to get wet as they will need to cross two different streams before reaching the falls. These falls are quite remote, so you can relish the natural beauty of the lower Stone Mountain area without as many people around. However, it’s crucial to be cautious when visiting due to the remoteness of the area. https://thesociableadventurer.com/stone-mountain-state-park-lower-falls/ #RoaringGapNC #AlleghanyCounty #AlleghanyCountyNC #WilkesCounty #WilkesCountyNC #VisitNC #CelebratingNC #discover_carolinas #discoverNC #bestofthetarheelstate #NC #NorthCarolina #Adventure #Discover #Explore #StoneMountain #StoneMountainNC #StatePark #Hiking #greattrailsstate #greattrailsnc #thesociableadventurer ♬ Some Kinda Rain – Carli Oso

Post by @thesociableadventurer

View on Threads

Lower Falls is a 20-foot sliding rock-type waterfall located within Stone Mountain State Park. What sets it apart from Stone Mountain Falls and Middle Falls is the beautiful area around the upper part of the falls. The falls are situated on Big Sand Creek and can be reached via a… pic.twitter.com/q3LTsUn0m6
— The Sociable Adventurer (@TheSociableAdv) June 5, 2024