Stone Mountain Loop Trail

The other day it occurred to me that I have never posted a video exclusively of the Stone Mountain Loop Trail. I decided it was time. Join me on a 4.5 mile hike around the most popular trail at Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina. Enjoy the views of a homestead, waterfalls, summit views, and wildlife along the trail (with a flashback to a rattlesnake encounter this summer).
Video shot with Sony A6400 and with a Zhiyun Crane Plus gimbal.
-- October 29, 2019 --
Music Credits:
"The Radiant Calm" by Alsever Lake
"Morning Mandolin" by Chris Haugen (video outro)

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

I LOVE Stone Mountain, I've hiked it with my cousin Eddie who lives up there. Man, this was some excellent quality filming and editing. So beautiful. I'm envious of the work you produce. :-) It really is great.

[@KeeFrHikes]

The Hiking Songstress - Sarah Chappell thank you so much for the kind words. For the record, your work is awesome! I always enjoy your posts. Curious about the Eddie... I know a few Eddies up this way.

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

@@KeeFrHikes Eddie Barns:-) Lives in Wilkes County. And thank you for the compliment as well! I finally edited a video that I'm truly proud of today but have not posted it yet. It's taking awhile for me to feel comfortable with the vlogging/editing. I'm so not tech savvy it seems to take forever! LOL

[@KeeFrHikes]

The Hiking Songstress - Sarah Chappell not one of the Eddies I know 👍🏻 Post it, feel comfortable and roll it out. I look forward to seeing it.

[@ricman3434]

I grew up very close to Stone Mountain, I live 1.5 hrs away now, but did 10 hikes there this year, I did the loop trail 2 times in one day, takes me about 2 hrs each time. love that place. I recommend going up the stairs side of the loop trail if your up for it, it's a great workout. Remember, no stopping. ha

[@KeeFrHikes]

The steps by the waterfall is the easy way :-P The best way to hike it is from the lower lot... straight up the mountain, down the steps to the waterfall, and then turn around and go back the way you came. Leg burner. Your name sounds familiar... were you into pumping iron back in the day; late 80s early 90s?

[@JimHayesHiking]

That place has become one of my favorites since I first visited it six years ago. I was last there on labor day with my grandson and he absolutely loved it. Thanks for sharing!

[@KeeFrHikes]

Awesome, I was there on Labor Day as well. We may have even crossed paths and didn't realize it.

[@JimHayesHiking]

@@KeeFrHikes very possible.

[@AllenOxendine]

Thanks for sharing.. What a cool place to visit.. Not sure I've been there before.. I'll have to remember to check it out when In in the area.. Watching and Supporting with Full View Like 14

[@KeeFrHikes]

You definitely need to come check it out. It's one beautiful state park. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great remainder of the week!

[@JonathanLovelace]

You captured it wonderfully! Fantastic gem to have so close to home.

[@KeeFrHikes]

Thank you, Jonathan. I love hitting it after work, but this time change may mess with those plans a bit now.

[@sutherlandoutdoors8731]

Beautiful place! The homestead, the falls, everything but the stairs. They reminded me a bit of the stairs at South Mountains State Park.

[@KeeFrHikes]

Sutherland Outdoors thank you. I struggled more with the stairs at South, but I had a full pack with winter gear when I did that one. Yes. Very similar indeed. Hope you’re having a great weekend!

[@ricman3434]

@@KeeFrHikes stairs on the front side of the loop trail is much harder than South Mountain, I think, I have a goal to not stop on that route, havent made it yet, only stopped once, it's hard

[@thereindeertherabbitthebat592]

Amazing video 👍 thanks for sharing it. That's a big old rattlesnake!!!!

[@KeeFrHikes]

Thank you. Loved seeing that rattler on the Stone Mountain Trail. Hope to see another one before the summer ends (from a safe distance that is) 😜

[@jag1870]

Great trail. Nicely done and thanks for sharing!

[@KeeFrHikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@shannonherb2048]

I have been a few times living in Hiddenite. Rocky Face is cool as well.

[@KeeFrHikes]

Indeed - amazing geology at Rocky Face.

[@nextridemtb489]

Awesome as always.

[@KeeFrHikes]

Thank you so much. I hope to post a MTB video soon.... hope you'll like it.

[@HikingPisgah]

That is a good trail. I am always sore the next day from the steps.

[@KeeFrHikes]

Those steps are a beast. 335 if I counted correctly Friday.

[@b2g.travel]

Thanks for this vlog. We're headed there soon!

[@KeeFrHikes]

Better Together Travel Stories have fun! Actually heading back to do this trail again right now.

[@mikekoenig2]

Another great vid! Got to get there.

[@KeeFrHikes]

Thanks, Mike. If you go hit me up and I'll tell you about some other trails to hit while you're up this way.

[@Ranger24]

A beautiful trail and great video! When you showed the falls the text captions marked it as [applause] which was fitting.

[@KeeFrHikes]

Thanks man. I’ve never noticed text captions... did that show up on mobile or a television device? Hope you’ve had a great weekend.

[@Ranger24]

@@KeeFrHikes Mobile phone

[@NCTraveller]

Well done!

[@KeeFrHikes]

NCTraveller thank you 👍🏻

[@aapfootball]

nice hiking friend

[@KeeFrHikes]

Thank you ✌🏻

[@MetroOnTheMove]

Been to Stone Mountain in GA but not in NC. Thanks for sharing!

[@KeeFrHikes]

Come check it out sometime. It's more natural and quiet for sure, but Stone Mtn GA is great too... just a different experience.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

KeeFr Hikes agreed. Stone Mountain in Georgia is way packed. Will check this out soon! There is a ton of hiking videos / places to explore on my channel that might interest you. Would love to hear your feedback. Cheers!

[@KeeFrHikes]

@@MetroOnTheMove I've added your North Georgia trails video to my "watch later".... very interested in that region. Hope to watch this weekend.... subscribed with notifications. Take care.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

KeeFr Hikes cheers my friend! Have a good weekend!

[@iblamesummers]

Thank you. ⛰️🙏🥾

[@KeeFrHikes]

Any time!

[@jwbflyer]

Just to be sure I heard it correctly, this is Stone Mt North Carolina and not stone mt GA?

[@KeeFrHikes]

Correct, NC.

[@walkingtwobytwo7122]

What a beautiful trail. I can see why you do that one often. So pretty at this time of year. What camera did you use cause it really did bring those glorious colours out. 👣

[@KeeFrHikes]

Thank you! I hiked it again yesterday late afternoon and it had changed considerably. Still come color; but a lot more leaves on the ground after the storms. I was using a Sony A6400 for this. It was the first video I uploaded from which I've exclusively used that camera and my first time playing with a new gimbal. I love the camera so far!

[@walkingtwobytwo7122]

KeeFr Hikes that’s great. It’s amazing how much and quickly a trail can change as a season changes. Everything here is starting to dry out as we head for summer. Having a gimbal on your camera is a real game changer. Well done 👍🏽

[@ItsReconzy]

This is Ga Stone Mountain , correct ? If so ima going on the trail. Those are some incredible views

[@KeeFrHikes]

It’s Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina. Stone Mountain, Georgia is cool for being so close to Atlanta but it doesn’t feel like being out in nature very much to me. This is worth a visit to NC.

[@officialbishalsunar5812]

Is that Stone Mountain in Georgia?

[@7flag]

how long does it take to walk that trail? couple hours?

[@KeeFrHikes]

At a 2.5 mile pace you’ll finish the loop in 2’ish hours. Allow at least 30 extra minutes to enjoy the views.

[@TheHikeChoseMe]

is the direction you went easier? lol i went the other direction and going up that one side was tough. it looks great in fall. thanks for sharing

[@KeeFrHikes]

Teresa hikes I get my fastest times when I go the direction you went but starting at the lower parking lot. That way I’m able to knock out the ascent first thing and enjoy the flats and downs the remainder of the hike.

[@mmaples4203]

how long did it take to hike that?

[@KeeFrHikes]

A 30 minute pace would put you at two and a half hours. Add in how much ever time you need to take in the views. Carve 3 hours out for the hike and you should be good.

[@daleschoolfield8355]

Do this hike several times a year, camp there often.

[@donnierakes9117]

Looking to getting into hiking what do you normally carry in your backpack?

[@KeeFrHikes]

In my daypack I carry the basics... first aid, water, snacks, and headlamp. For backpacking the same but add tent, sleeping pad, quilt, knife, bear canister or bear bag (depending on where I'm backpacking), and an MSR stove.

[@firsthandaquatics1894]

One question do thet allow backpack at stone mountain

[@KeeFrHikes]

There are 4 backpacking sites on the north side of the mountain, look up a map and these sites will be on the Widow Creek Trail. They’re pay by the night and no reservation system.