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Stone Mountain State Memorial Park - Walk Up Trail

Views of metro Atlanta

Basic Information:

Type: Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total): 2.0 miles / 3.2 km
Elevation Gain: 786 feet / 240 meters
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Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Scenic Views
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Description:

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Length:

1 mile one way straight up the mountain (no blazes, well worn path)

Terrain: Rock trail, moderate to steep (not for those with limiting physical or medical conditions)

Trail Head:

Confederate Hall parking lot

Features:

Elevation change of 786 feet from top to bottom allows sightings of rock outcrop plants throughout the year, exploration of granite features, views of metro Atlanta and plenty of rock seating. Trail tread is very slippery when wet.

Dogs not allowed.

If you walk up the trail and ride the Skyride down, be aware that you are 1.1 miles right of the Confederate Hall Parking Lot.

If you ride the Skyride up and walk down the trail, be aware that you are 1.1 miles left of the Skyride Parking Lot.

Trailhead Location:

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Latitude: 33.8106743993 degrees / 33° 48.640' / 33° 48' 38.43"
Longitude: -84.1620701551 degrees / -84° 9.724' / -84° 9' 43.45"
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Directions:

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Trail Head:

Confederate Hall parking lot

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Vertical Profile:

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Created by Nick on 02/24/2010
Last edited by Nick on 02/24/2010

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