Rock n' Walk

Presented by Georgia State University - Department of Geosciences, Stone Mountain Memorial Association, GSU Clarkston Campus Earth Club

Millions of years ago, a massive magma chamber cooled below the ground just outside of what is now Atlanta, never erupting through to the surface. Today, we call it Stone Mountain. Join folks from Georgia State University Geosciences on a hike to explore this unique granite dome, learning about the rock and what makes this spot in Atlanta so special, including indigenous stories and cultural connections. You’ll also be able to ‘walk’ a Giant Traveling Map of Georgia, explore rock and mineral specimens, ‘track’ dinosaurs, identify fossils like a paleontologist, and learn about famous stones quarried from Georgia in monuments and buildings across the U.S. and beyond!

No Registration Needed

Getting There

Parking Info

There is a parking fee to enter the park ($20 for a daily pass, $40 for an annual pass). Park at the Walk-Up Trail Lot or in the Walk-Up Overflow Lot.

Alternative Transportation

MARTA Blue line at Indian Creek Station connects with the 119 Bus/Stone M Village Goldsmith P&R which goes to Main St & E Mountain St which is a 0.8 mile walk from the Historical and Education Center. Walk

Date and Time

Saturday, March 8th, 2025
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Venue

Outdoor Event

Stone Mountain Historical and Education Center
1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Parking
Transportation

Audience

Adults, Families, Middle School, High School, Elem. School, Preschool

Price

Topic

Earth & Space Science, Nature & Environment, Science & Society, The Great Outdoors