Hike from Doughton Park to Stone Mountain State Park

Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/24/2026 9:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 10/19/2026 5:00 pm
Leader: Vance Barron
Distance: 12 miles
Difficulty: R-39, Strenuous
Intended Pace: Medium
Elevation Gain: 2700 ft.
Description: This is a hike from Doughton Park to Stone Mountain State Park. This is a shuttle hike. It will begin at Doughton Park, Longbottom Road. The hike will be up Cedar Ridge Trail to Brinegar Cabin, along the MST to Devil's Garden Overlook, to the unofficial trail down Scott Ridge, to the unmarked connector leading to the MST, down the MST to Widow's Creek, and ending at the Backpacker's Lot at Stone Mountain State Park. The distance is 11.5 miles with estimated elevation gain of 2,700 feet. Shuttle details will be shared with participants.
Required Gear: Lunch, water, poles, and rain gear