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Field Trip Leader:   Jane Trentin

Description:   We will start our walk from the Nature Garden at Stone Mountain Park where we will look for trout lilies in the areas closest to the entrance before setting out via the Cherokee Trail to the area across from the play ground where we will most likely see the greatest abundance of our trip’s namesake species, Erythronium umbilicatum.  If we are lucky, that is also where we may see some hepatica, Anemone americana.  From there we will take an alternate route back to the Nature Garden passing by the Boy Scout primitive campground where we will walk through an oak/hickory/bigleaf magnolia woods past a small lake and stream.  Once back to where we began, there will be an option to continue on the green blazed nature trail to see how the area is being restored by volunteers from GNPS.  A spur trail will take us out onto a section of granite, technically gneiss, at the base of Stone Mountain where we should see elf orpine, Diamorpha smallii, with its  characteristic winter color. Back on the Nature Trail, we will walk through an area dense with mountain laurel, Kalmia latifolia.

Location & Directions:   After navigating to Stone Mountain Park you may either pay $20 for a day pass or $40 for an annual pass at either the east or west gate entrance. From either entrance, bear right and go past the walk up trail parking lot. After about 1/2 mile turn right into the Nature Garden parking lot. To avoid the entrance fee, park in the village of Stone Mountain and walk in via the PATH trail turning right when you enter the park.

Bathroom Facilities:   At the walk up trail or next to the walk up trail overflow lot.

Walking Distance:   2-3 miles depending on how much of the field trip you wish to stay for.

Bring:   Sharp eyes to look for small plants along the trail!  The hepatica is sometimes challenging to spot. 

Contact:   Jane Trentin at  or 770 598-5291