--- title: Iron Mountain Slate Flagstone | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/iron-mountain/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/flagstone/) - Iron Mountain # Iron Mountain slate flagstone Iron Mountain is a very durable slate, mostly blue-black, with rust tone highlights brought out by its high iron content. Mid Valley Rock sells it as flagstone in Sacramento; call to check what is in the yard. Iron Mountain Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Iron Mountain gets its name honestly. It is a slate with a high iron content, and that iron brings out rust tone highlights on a mostly blue-black stone. Some pieces show an occasional metallic rust patina. The earth tone colors help this slate blend with any natural landscape, and it is very durable, which makes it a strong choice for surfaces that get used every day. ## Blue-black slate with rust highlights Most of the surface is blue-black. The rust highlights come from the iron in the stone, and they vary from a light wash to an occasional metallic patina. Those earth tones are what tie Iron Mountain to its surroundings. It sits well beside soil, bark, boulders and plantings. ## A durable stone for hardscape Iron Mountain is very durable. As [flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/flagstone/), it suits patios, walkways and stepping paths. How you set it depends on thickness and base. The [flagstone thickness guide](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/flagstone-thickness-guide/) explains which pieces are mortared and which can be soft-set. ## Planning with Iron Mountain Walk the yard and look at several pallets, since the amount of rust varies. Bring your measurements and a photo of the house so staff can help with color and quantity. Flagstone is sold by weight. Call (916) 363-4239 for current stock, and [see patio ideas](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/flagstone-patio/) while you plan. ## Popular uses - Dark slate patios - Walkways and entry paths - Stepping stones through beds - Natural landscape settings - Courtyards ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Iron Mountain. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Iron%20Mountain#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Flagstone - **Sold by:** Weight, on pallets - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Flatbed + forklift, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Spread the rust toned pieces evenly across the patio. - View the stone in sun and shade before you choose. - Tell staff the full size of the job so matching stone can be set aside. ### Keep reading - [How much flagstone do I need?](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/how-much-flagstone-do-i-need/) - [Flagstone thickness guide](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/flagstone-thickness-guide/) - [Soft set vs hard set](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/soft-set-vs-hard-set/) - [Sealing flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/sealing-flagstone/) - [Flagstone patios](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/flagstone-patio/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Iron Mountain - [Moss Rock Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/moss-rock/) - [Storm Mountain Slabs Specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/storm-mountain-slabs/) - [Gold Rush Ledge and wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/gold-rush/) - [Black Polished Pebbles Bagged Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/black-polished-pebbles-bagged/) ## Iron Mountain questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### Why does Iron Mountain have rust colors? The slate has a high iron content, which brings out rust tone highlights and an occasional metallic rust patina. ### Is Iron Mountain durable? Yes. It is a very durable slate. ### Will it suit a natural style yard? 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