Stone Mountain State Park is an expansive North Carolina state park stretching nearly 15,000 acres throughout Alleghany and Wilkes Counties, anchored around its namesake National Natural Landmark dome mountain, which reaches elevations of more than 2,300 feet above sea level. The park serves as one of North Carolina's best sites for rock climbing, offering panoramic views of the nearby restored 19th-century Hutchinson Homestead from climbing sites along the mountain's granite face. Visitors can explore the homestead Thursdays through Sundays between March and October and view its preserved log cabin, blacksmith shop, barn, meat house, and corn crib. Seasonal religious services are held at the 1897 Garden Creek Baptist Church, while natural and cultural history exhibits are showcased at the park's visitor center. More than 18 miles of hiking trails are also offered, along with excellent conditions for trout fishing along the park's mountain streams and creeks.
3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668, Phone: 336-957-8185
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