STONE MOUNTAIN FALLS

Getting There From:

Triad/Triangle take NC 421 North to I-77 North to NC 21 near Elkin. Look for the "standard brown" state park sign and turn left on Traphill Rd.
Charlotte take I-77 North to NC 21 near Elkin. Look for the "standard brown" state park sign and turn left on Traphill Rd.
Blue Ridge Parkway take NC 18 South, turn left on SR (state road) 1737, another left at back entrance to park is marked. or follow NC 21 South from Sparta, NC. Look for the "standard brown" state park sign and turn right on Traphill Rd..

Comments:

Stone Mountain Falls cascades over 200 ft. down the granite mountain face. It is a moderate hike of 1.2 miles. The steps at the base of the falls are somewhat discouraging but climbing them provides one with the final view that is well worth it, especially in the fall or at dusk. Please remember not to cross the fence as the granite surface is smooth and slippery in the first place. The trail continues as part of the stone mtn. loop trail (4 mi.) and will bring you atop the granite, moon-like surface.

There is an upper parking lot across from the campground area that is the start of a .6 mile trail to the top of the falls.

Related Links:

STONE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

WIDOW'S CREEK FALLS