Stone Mountain Loop on Blackjack Trail and other trails

Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 12/20/2025 9:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 12/18/2025 5:00 pm
Leader: Nicole Mazgaj
Distance: 9 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft.
Description: A frew of us have become very partial to hiking on trails, marked or unmarked, along the southern boundary of Stone Mountain State park, where we are left to our own PHOC devices away from the better behaved crowds. And the park’s easy access from the Triad is ideal for winter outings, even when snow or ice might deter us from more isolated areas. The planned route will take us on bridle trails, past abandoned still mills, across a couple of streams, an old cemetery, down an out-of-the way connector trail, and on a sustained climb on Black Jack. This is a very moderate hike for experienced hikers, and also suitable for all those who have had some experience with mountain hiking. Please register online NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm on Thursday December 18. I will promptly get back to you with carpooling and meeting logistics, and I will send a confirmation email to all participants by 12:00 pm on Friday the 19th.
Required Gear: Poles