Stone Mountain Sunrise +3! - Sun, Mar 15 2026

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Stone Mountain Sunrise +3!


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Stone Mountain Sunrise +3!  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 15 2026  7:15 am >> Sun, Mar 15 2026 11:15 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 3 2026 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Mar 15 2026 7:00 am
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:4.2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mahsheed
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

We will gather at the base of the trail, across from the bathrooms.

We will hike to the top of the mountain and back four times for a total elevation gain of over 2800 feet.

This is a nice close to town hike and excellent for those of us who want to get some good uphill climbing done in a short period of time as we start to reach our first ascent at sunrise (which is at 7:47 am on this day) and then head on back to complete the trip a total of four times.

This is a great in town D5 and we get our miles and elevation in as well as can bring a lighter pack (and leave extra drinks or snacks in our vehicles).

This is a go at your own pace but everyone must complete the hike by 11:15 am.

 

 

 

 

Additional Notes:

 


1. Restrooms are available.
 
2. Free parking is available at MARTA PARK n RIDE parking lot. It is less than a half mile walk to the park and the entrance is near our meeting area. Please take the time to look at the park map and parking options in order to be on time!





Required Items to Bring:

 

Your wonderful selves!

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  MEETING POINT

Directions To Confederate Hall Parking Lot:

To the main entrance- From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Travel about 7 miles and take Exit 8, the Stone Mountain Park Main Entrance. After entering the main entrance, proceed straight ahead. The road will fork at about 1 mile - stay to the right. Continue to follow the road for another mile. Confederate Hall will be on your left. (Careful - there's a stop sign in front of Confederate Hall for those entering the West Gate.) The parking lot will be immediately after. Wait for the group near the walk up trail.


MARTA PARK & RIDE LOT
Free public parking in Stone Mountain Village

From Hwy 78 take exit 5 - stay right for a half mile - then a quick exit to E. Ponce/Stone Mtn. Village. At the end of the ramp turn left. Drive a mile or so into town. Turn left on East Mountain. Turn right on Fourth Street. There you will find the MARTA park and ride.
 

Notes:

Parking fee inside the park is $20 or $40 for annual pass.


Important Links -

Stone Mountain Park Trail Map

Map to Stone Mountain Village free parking



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