3.5 mi
Distance
814 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 27m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Middle Falls and Lower Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail in Stone Mountain State Park, managed by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is 3.5 miles long and gains 814 feet. The nearest town is Sparta, North Carolina, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 496 ft |
| High point | 2.2 mi | 574 ft |
| End | 3.5 mi | 496 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Stone Mountain State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sparta, NC · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Wilkes County, NC
- Jurisdiction:
- Stone Mountain State Park · North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(336) 957-8185
- Address:3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668 · NC
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Stone Mountain Campground
1.2 mi awayStone Mountain State Park
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Silas Creek Landing
6.2 mi awaySparta, NC
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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