Stone Mountaint ft
Stone Mountain is the highest peak in the DuPont State Recreational Forest at 3600 feet. It offers 180-degree views in the summer and near 360-degree views in the winter. This is a 600-foot elevation change from the short route on Sky Valley Road.
- Take Sky Valley road about 1.5 miles past the Guion Farm Access Area to the upper end of Rocky Ridge Trail on the left. Park in the clearing and walk in on Rocky Ridge Trail.
- Right on Stone Mountain Trail. Cross the field to continue to the top of Stone Mountain. (Foot traffic only after the field) One has to scramble up a very short steep part.
Total distance from Sky Valley Road parking area to Stone Mountain is 1.4 miles.
Alternate Return via Switchback Trail
- Left off Stone Mountain Trail on Switchback Trail.
- Right on Frank Street and right on Sky Valley Road.
Total distance of return is 1.9 miles for a round trip of 3.3 miles.
Alternate Add Plantation Trail
At Sky Valley Road, take a jog across bridge to the left and turn right on the very nice easy Plantation Trail.
- After lollipop, return to Sky Valley Road.
- Left on Sky Valley Road to parking area.
Total distance of alternate is 2.1 Miles for a total distance of 5.2 miles.