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4,134 ft
Distance
602 ft
Climb
00:34:18
Avg time
604 ft
Altitude change
3,012 ft
Altitude min
3,616 ft
Altitude max
3,012 ft
Altitude start
3,615 ft
Altitude end
14.6%
Grade
0.6%
Grade max
42.8%
Grade min
4,081 ft
Distance climb
00:34:18
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dupont State Recreational Forest
    Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Hiking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #67029 in Hiking [+]
    • #114547 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    NCFS

Most of this is too steep to ride on the ascent. Especially closer to the top. A lot of hike-a-bike. But the view at the top is pretty good and the ride down is pretty technical with lots of rocks, ruts and some drops. An open field near the top of the field can get so choked up during the summer that it is impassable, so bring hand clippers if you want to get to the top.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 31, 2024 @ 8:51am
Oct 31, 2024
Upper section of trail is closed. Despite significant recovery efforts, several forest features remain closed and it’s imperative that visitors...
Sep 26, 2024 @ 9:31am
Sep 26, 2024
 Because of significant rain, wind, and flooding associated with Hurricane Helene, DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) is making the following...
May 17, 2024 @ 6:43am
May 17, 2024
Apr 12, 2024 @ 3:52am
Apr 12, 2024
 Short section between Rocky Ridge and Switchback has a major drainage issue. Area can be sloppy muddy and cause an endo if you try to be a good...
Nov 18, 2023 @ 1:51am
Nov 18, 2023
 leaf covered but still good to ride
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        Directions to stone-mountain-trail-upper trailhead (35.217700, -82.573870)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stone Mountain Trail (upper)

        ▼ Where is Stone Mountain Trail (upper) located?
        Stone Mountain Trail (upper) is located in Dupont State Recreational Forest, Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Dupont State Recreational Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.2177, -82.57387.
        ▼ How hard is Stone Mountain Trail (upper)?
        Stone Mountain Trail (upper) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stone Mountain Trail (upper)?
        Stone Mountain Trail (upper) has 602 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,012 ft to 3,616 ft.
        ▼ How long is Stone Mountain Trail (upper)?
        Stone Mountain Trail (upper) is 4,134 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.

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