GlennD - Mar 6, 2022 7:07 pm Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2022
Stone Mountain
Quick stop on the way to Brasstown Bald. A whole mess of people were going to the top. That, the $20 you had to pay for parking, and the Confederate theme of the park made it a very unfulfilling experience in nature.
T. White - Oct 11, 2021 7:54 am Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2021
Fantastic fall views!
Despite the constant stream of summit-goers and due to the lack of haze, it was surprisingly easy to lose oneself in the infinite vistas. Brand-new experience for this Westerner! I only wish that the park's existence was devoted to a less cloudy purpose.
runbyu1 - Jan 14, 2021 11:12 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2019
Run up with Leni and then blasted down in under 4 1/2 minutes
Ran up, bombed down, then ran all the way around. That was an intense 4 1/2 minutes coming down---so fun! We'll see how long that record stands.
Really impressed with the variety—-the mountain, all the water, bridges, flowy single track, fountains, the giant carving, etc.
cascadescrambler - Sep 6, 2019 3:25 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1961
Never heard of but dodging hurricane found myself in area. Family took tram to top. Quite dramatic monolith like Georgia’s Uluru. Agreed the prices are insane and the confederate carving a true blight. But it’s quite the surprise so close to urban metropolis
danegarreau - Jun 25, 2017 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2017
Lived in ATL my whole life
6/8/2017 --- Stone Mountain: Georgia --- 1683’
Bree and I made a quick trek up Stone Mountain today. The best thing about it was…..this was the first time summiting this mountain for the both of us!!!! I really can’t believe that neither of us have done it until now. Oh well, better late than never.
o 1.23 miles each way
o Begin at 1025’ and summit at 1686’
o 600’ of elevation gain
Despite the crowds, this is still a fun little hike. We did this in the evening and saw a beautiful sunset go down past the Atlanta skyline.
David Mortensen - Jun 30, 2016 8:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2016
Stone Mountain
This was a lot of fun! Pretty unique giant stone mountain in Georgia. The views were really nice.
lotr4000 - Sep 24, 2014 11:37 am Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2014
Stone Mountain
Picked a beautiful day to climb to the summit of Stone Mountain.
We're just starting out with our summit-collecting, so this was a great first challenge. :)
John - May 13, 2013 9:38 pm Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2013
Crowded but nice
Short hike to the top made somewhat more interesting by carrying two laptops up in my backpack. Great views of Atlanta if somewhat hazy. The hidden treasure of Stone Mountain Park are the rivers and associated hiking trails on the drive in which I also visited. Some of those secluded hikes are well worth the trip and remind you of what the South was like before cars, roads and buildings.
JLuthanen - Jul 4, 2012 9:12 am Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2005
Spring Break 2005
Hahah didn't know this would be listed on here ... my college T&F team took our spring break spring this year to Atlanta, and this was one of our side activities. Scenic, fun
desainme - May 15, 2012 9:09 am Date Climbed: May 14, 2012
Cool day
cable car to the top was surprised to see the Atlanta skyline to be divided between Atlanta to the south and Buckhead farther north.
lalpinist - Nov 12, 2011 12:22 am Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2011
Boys
First summit with my two boys!
NickyP - Nov 4, 2011 6:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2011
Nice views
Great place to hang around for an afternnon in Atlanta.
Lodewijk - Oct 19, 2010 11:54 am Date Climbed: Jun 1, 1991
Long time ago
Hiked up back in '91 with my parents. One of my first ''mountains'' :-)
NJTripper - Mar 6, 2010 11:34 pm Date Climbed: Oct 28, 2006
1st time up...
1st 'summit' after retuning to the outdoors after a very long time.. interesting rock...
(Kevin said) >> "The best time to go is on the 4th of July"
As of 2009, the summit trail is closed at 8 PM, and the mountain swept by rangers. I drove an hour from Acworth with my wife and son to sit atop the summit and see all the firework displays in the Atlanta area only to discover that such an activity will no longer be possible. It seems that every year the adventureous amoungst us are shut out in the name of "safety". Soon, we'll need permits to leave the house...
GlennD - Mar 6, 2022 7:07 pm Date Climbed: Mar 5, 2022
Stone MountainQuick stop on the way to Brasstown Bald. A whole mess of people were going to the top. That, the $20 you had to pay for parking, and the Confederate theme of the park made it a very unfulfilling experience in nature.
T. White - Oct 11, 2021 7:54 am Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2021
Fantastic fall views!Despite the constant stream of summit-goers and due to the lack of haze, it was surprisingly easy to lose oneself in the infinite vistas. Brand-new experience for this Westerner! I only wish that the park's existence was devoted to a less cloudy purpose.
runbyu1 - Jan 14, 2021 11:12 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2019
Run up with Leni and then blasted down in under 4 1/2 minutesRan up, bombed down, then ran all the way around. That was an intense 4 1/2 minutes coming down---so fun! We'll see how long that record stands.
Really impressed with the variety—-the mountain, all the water, bridges, flowy single track, fountains, the giant carving, etc.
cascadescrambler - Sep 6, 2019 3:25 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1961
Morning hikeHiked up while on a family vacation
Jow - Sep 1, 2019 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 1981
VisitedNever heard of but dodging hurricane found myself in area. Family took tram to top. Quite dramatic monolith like Georgia’s Uluru. Agreed the prices are insane and the confederate carving a true blight. But it’s quite the surprise so close to urban metropolis
danegarreau - Jun 25, 2017 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2017
Lived in ATL my whole life6/8/2017 --- Stone Mountain: Georgia --- 1683’
Bree and I made a quick trek up Stone Mountain today. The best thing about it was…..this was the first time summiting this mountain for the both of us!!!! I really can’t believe that neither of us have done it until now. Oh well, better late than never.
o 1.23 miles each way
o Begin at 1025’ and summit at 1686’
o 600’ of elevation gain
mattdalman - Apr 10, 2017 4:16 pm Date Climbed: Apr 8, 2017
Stone MountainDespite the crowds, this is still a fun little hike. We did this in the evening and saw a beautiful sunset go down past the Atlanta skyline.
David Mortensen - Jun 30, 2016 8:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2016
Stone MountainThis was a lot of fun! Pretty unique giant stone mountain in Georgia. The views were really nice.
lotr4000 - Sep 24, 2014 11:37 am Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2014
Stone MountainPicked a beautiful day to climb to the summit of Stone Mountain.
We're just starting out with our summit-collecting, so this was a great first challenge. :)
Corona - Feb 12, 2014 8:38 pm
Great StoneTerrible everything else
John - May 13, 2013 9:38 pm Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2013
Crowded but niceShort hike to the top made somewhat more interesting by carrying two laptops up in my backpack. Great views of Atlanta if somewhat hazy. The hidden treasure of Stone Mountain Park are the rivers and associated hiking trails on the drive in which I also visited. Some of those secluded hikes are well worth the trip and remind you of what the South was like before cars, roads and buildings.
WyomingSummits - Feb 16, 2013 9:43 am
City scramblingNice little granite scramble.
JLuthanen - Jul 4, 2012 9:12 am Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2005
Spring Break 2005Hahah didn't know this would be listed on here ... my college T&F team took our spring break spring this year to Atlanta, and this was one of our side activities. Scenic, fun
desainme - May 15, 2012 9:09 am Date Climbed: May 14, 2012
Cool daycable car to the top was surprised to see the Atlanta skyline to be divided between Atlanta to the south and Buckhead farther north.
lalpinist - Nov 12, 2011 12:22 am Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2011
BoysFirst summit with my two boys!
NickyP - Nov 4, 2011 6:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2011
Nice viewsGreat place to hang around for an afternnon in Atlanta.
Lodewijk - Oct 19, 2010 11:54 am Date Climbed: Jun 1, 1991
Long time agoHiked up back in '91 with my parents. One of my first ''mountains'' :-)
NJTripper - Mar 6, 2010 11:34 pm Date Climbed: Oct 28, 2006
1st time up...1st 'summit' after retuning to the outdoors after a very long time.. interesting rock...
GC - Mar 4, 2010 8:36 pm
Nice Hike!Used to hike it every year when visting ATL.
mountainluver - Jul 6, 2009 12:31 pm
Re: Multiple ascents(Kevin said) >> "The best time to go is on the 4th of July"
As of 2009, the summit trail is closed at 8 PM, and the mountain swept by rangers. I drove an hour from Acworth with my wife and son to sit atop the summit and see all the firework displays in the Atlanta area only to discover that such an activity will no longer be possible. It seems that every year the adventureous amoungst us are shut out in the name of "safety". Soon, we'll need permits to leave the house...