Near Widows Creek/MST Trail
Stone Mountain - NC 3
Near Widows Creek/MST Trail
Widows falls
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Widows Creek/MST Trail

4.2 (6 Ratings)
This section of the MST makes the big climb from the Piedmont Valley to the lofty Blue Ridge Parkway.
11.8
mi
Distance
3,054
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
11.79mi
Distance
3,054ft
Elevation Gain
3,054ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
3,671ft
High Point
1,352ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This out and back hike starts at the Widow's Creek Trail parking area inside Stone Mountain State Park. From here, just follow the white dot to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The trail tread bounces back and forth from doubletrack to singletrack and is not very technical, but there are some pitches that will make your legs scream! The reward for your hard work is the overlook at Devils Garden at the Blue Ridge Parkway. Once you are done taking in the views, flips around and enjoy the downhill on the way back.

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