Stone Mountain Trail at Dupont
DuPont State Forest
moderate · 4.2 mi · +700 ft · ~2h · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: granite dome, views, Dupont
Stone Mountain Trail at Dupont is a moderate 4.2-mile hike in DuPont State Forest, about 38 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h with 700 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Hike to an open granite dome with views in Dupont State Forest.
Trailhead
35.2156, -82.6089
Make a day of it
- Cedar Mountain Canteen (Breweries, ★ 4.7) — 5.1 mi from the trailhead
- Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 6.1 mi from the trailhead
- Cedar Mountain Outpost (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.8) — 6.3 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Stone Mountain Trail at Dupont take?
About 2h for the 4.2-mile hike, with 700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Stone Mountain Trail at Dupont?
It's rated moderate: 4.2 miles with 700 ft of climbing.
How far is Stone Mountain Trail at Dupont from Asheville?
About 38 min by car from downtown Asheville, in DuPont State Forest.
Is Stone Mountain Trail at Dupont dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Ridgeline Trail at Dupont: moderate · 5.6 mi · +800 ft · ~2h 45m · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Town Mountain Trail: moderate · 2.4 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 8 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- North Slope Trail: moderate · 4.5 mi · +850 ft · ~2h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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