How Do You Climb Stone Mountain In Georgia?
A geologic wonder, Stone Mountain provides some of the best views in the metro Atlanta area, as well as being a landmark of Southern history. In this article first time visitors will learn how to climb to the top of it. Pay the entrance fee to Stone Mountain park. Actually, it’s free to enter the park–what you are paying at the gate is the parking fee for your vehicle. It costs $8 for a one day pass, or $35 for an annual pass. For bicyclists and pedestrians there is no fee to enter the park. Gates are open 6:00 a.m. to midnight, but the trail to climb Stone Mountain closes at dusk. Park in the lot next to Confederate Hall near the west gate. Cross the railroad tracks to get to the beginning of the walk-up trail. The walk-up trail is the only authorized way to climb to the top of Stone Mountain. Follow the painted line on the ground 1.3 miles to the top. The mountain is made of stone and they have painted a yellow-whitish line on it, much like highway line, to keep you headed in the ri
