Stone Mountain
Description
WikipediaStone Mountain is the centerpiece of Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina. It is a dome of exposed granite (specifically a quartz diorite to granodiorite) of Devonian age, which has intruded into the gneiss of the Precambrian Alligator Back Formation. It rises sharply over 600 feet (183 m) above the surrounding terrain. The mountain, which has an elevation of 2,305 feet (706 m) above sea level, is known for its barren sides and distinctive brown-gray color, and can be seen for miles. The mountain offers some of the best rock climbing in North Carolina, and the park's creeks and streams feature excellent brook trout fishing. Because the mountain is the best example of a monadnock in massive granite in North Carolina it was designated a National Natural Landmark in May 1974.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesNeighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Rock | 623 m | W 248° | 1.3 km |
| Ellis Knoll | 845 m | N 0° | 1.9 km |
| Little Stone Mountain | 517 m | SW 244° | 2.8 km |
| Rich Mountain | 948 m | N 350° | 3.2 km |
| Combs Knob | 576 m | S 168° | 3.6 km |
| Bucks Peak | 709 m | SE 133° | 3.7 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lookout | Stone Mountain North Face | 5b | 218 m |
| High Anxiety | Stone Mountain North Face | 5c | 218 m |
| Teardrop | Stone Mountain North Face | 5c | 218 m |
| Zen Slab | Stone Mountain North Face | 5c | 218 m |
| Mercury's Lead | Stone Mountain South Face | 5c | 375 m |
| Banana Breath | Stone Mountain South Face | 6a | 375 m |
| Scimitar | Stone Mountain South Face | 7a+ | 375 m |
| Caveman | Stone Mountain South Face | 6b | 375 m |
| P.F. Flyers | Stone Mountain South Face | 6a | 375 m |
| Peer Pressure | Stone Mountain South Face | 5c | 375 m |
| Father Knows Best | Stone Mountain South Face | 5c | 375 m |
| Fleet Feet | Stone Mountain South Face | 6a+ | 375 m |
| The Purring | Stone Mountain South Face | 6b | 375 m |
| Dirty Crack | Stone Mountain South Face | 5b | 375 m |
| Dream Waves | Stone Mountain South Face | 5c | 375 m |
| Storm in a Teacup | Stone Mountain South Face | 6a | 375 m |
| Crystal Lizard | Stone Mountain South Face | 5b | 375 m |
| Zoo Love | Stone Mountain South Face | 5c | 375 m |
| Captain Crunch | Stone Mountain South Face | 6c | 375 m |
| Blood On The Tracks | Stone Mountain South Face | 5c | 375 m |
| Pandora's Way | Stone Mountain South Face | 5c | 375 m |
| Hook and Bladder | Stone Mountain South Face | 5c | 375 m |
| Mcgrady's route | Stone Mountain South Face | 6c | 375 m |
| Dream On | Stone Mountain South Face | 5c | 375 m |
| Taken For Granite | Stone Mountain South Face | 5c | 375 m |