Stone Mountain Park Running Route

Stone Mountain Park is home to the huge granite dome east of Atlanta. The Park Mile route is the Cherokee Trail loop around the base of the mountain — 5.0 miles of forest, rocks, streams and lake views. It's the longest medal in the Passport and a true trail run.

The route

• Distance: about 5.0 miles around the mountain.
• Terrain: natural trail with roots, rocks and rolling climbs — trail shoes help.
• Harder option: add the Walk-Up Trail to the summit for a serious climb.

Tips

• A vehicle parking pass is required to enter the park — plan for it.
• Follow the trail blazes; there are several junctions.
• Carry water; it takes longer than a road 5-miler.

How to unlock the Stone Mountain Park medal

1. Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
2. Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
3. Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Stone Mountain Park medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.

Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.