Stone Mountain (North Carolina)
- Stone Mountain (North Carolina)
Infobox Mountain
Name = Stone Mountain
Photo = Fls-stonemtn-nc.jpg
Caption = The granite face of Stone Mountain.
Elevation = 2,305 feet (706 m)
Range = Brushy Mountains
Location = North Carolina, USA
Prominence = 600 feet (183 m)
Coordinates =
Topographic
First ascent =
Easiest route = hike
Stone Mountain is the centerpiece of Stone Mountain State Park. It is a dome of exposed granite which rises sharply over 600 feet (183 m) above the surrounding terrain. The mountain, which has an elevation of 2,305 feet (706 m) above sea level, is known for its barren sides and distinctive brown-gray color, and can be seen for miles. The mountain offers some of the best rock climbing in North Carolina, and the park's creeks and streams feature excellent brook trout fishing.
Because the mountain is the best example of a monadnock in massive granite in North Carolina it was designated a National Natural Landmark in May 1974. [cite web| url=http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/Registry/USA_Map/States/NorthCarolina/nnl/sm/index.cfm| title=Stone Mountain: National Natural Landmark| author=National Park Service| accessdate=June 20| accessyear=2008| ]
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