(Almost) All the Trails of Stone Mountain

Come out to enjoy most of the trails of Stone Mountain: Cherokee, King's, Songbird, Nature and part of the Walk-up. We'll miss the Muskogee and Evergreen trails for this hike.

We will begin on the Walk-up trail to where the Cherokee crosses it. We'll turn onto the Cherokee, desending the mountain and following it around. We'll pick up the the King's Trail on Indian Island and the Songbird Trail on our journey around the mountain

And finally, we will be taking a "mystery" trail off the Cherokee. No, this is not the Songbird or King's Trail. We'll be on part of the Nature trail to rejoin the Cherokee. After we have made our way around the mountain, we will follow the Cherokee Trail up the mountain to the Walk-up Trail and walk down to our start.

We will be on some steep inclines so shoes with GOOD TREAD are very important. I've seen some unpleasant falls with people wearing everyday sneakers. Pace will be slow and careful on the inclines;  moderate on the woodland trails.

We will meet by the restrooms at the start of the Walk-up Trail. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow time for parking, restroom stop and introductions.

FROM I-285/US 78 TO THE PARK'S EAST GATE ENTRANCE:

From the I-285/ US-78 interchange, take US Hwy 78 East 7.7 miles. Bear right at Exit #8 to the Stone Mountain Park East Gate main entrance.

ONCE INSIDE PARK, DRIVE TO THE WALK-UP TRAIL PARKING LOT:

After entering via the East Gate, first follow Jefferson Davis Drive about a mile straight ahead until you reach the fork in the road. Bear right onto Robert E. Lee Blvd and follow it about another mile. Pass the West Gate entrance (on the right) and you'll soon see the large parking lot for the Walk-up Trail on your left where you can park.  We'll meet by the stone restroom building at the base of the Walk-Up Trail.

FROM I-285/US 78 TO THE PARK'S WEST GATE ENTRANCE:

From the I-285/US-78 interchange, take US 78 East about 7 miles. Bear right on Exit #5 to Memorial Drive and keep in right lane to exit about a half mile ahead. Turn left onto E. Ponce de Leon Ave, turn left at the first traffic light onto James B. Rivers Memorial Dr. Turn right after passing through the gate and you'll see the Walk-up Trail parking lot on your left.

OPTIONAL FREE PARK ENTRANCE FOR PEDESTRIANS & BICYCLISTS:
There's no charge for pedestrians or bicyclists to enter Stone Mountain Park. There is usually plenty of free parking just outside the Park in the Stone Mountain Village area. The Village is near the Park's West Gate entrance. Take the West Gate directions but go through the first light to continue into the Village.  You can park near the railroad tracks and walk about 1/2 mile up East Mountain Street and directly into the park through a small gate.
Another free parking lot is the Red Caboose Visitor Center lot also on Main Street, which has its own paved walking/biking trail into the Park. Continue on Main Street until you see the red caboose on your left. In about 10 minutes you can walk into the Park via the paved PATH trail, turn left on Robert E. Lee Blvd (for ~300 yards) until you reach the large parking lot on the right.

$20 day pass, $40 annual pass (recommended i you'll be coming back), or walk from Stone Mountain village (see directions above).