Stone Mountain State Park to Doughton Park

Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 7/11/2026 8:30 AM
Signup Deadline: 7/8/2026 5:00 pm
Leader: Vance Barron
Distance: 13 miles
Difficulty: R-45, Strenuous
Intended Pace: Medium
Elevation Gain: 3264 ft.
Description: This is a shuttle hike from Stone Mountain to Doughton Park. The group will assemble at Longbottom Road in Doughton Park, shuttle some cars to Stone Mountain backcountry parking lot, hike up the MST to the Blue Ridge Parkway, continue to Brinegar Cabin, and then down the Cedar Ridge Trail to the cars left at Longbottom Road.
Required Gear: Lunch, water, and poles if desired