Sunrise D4 on PINE MOUNTAIN - Sun, Aug 23 2026

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Sunrise D4 on PINE MOUNTAIN


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Pine Mountain   Hike: Sunrise D4 on PINE MOUNTAIN  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 23 2026  7:00 am >> Sun, Aug 23 2026 10:00 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Jul 2 2026 7:07 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 22 2026 7:07 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:5.7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kiran
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

SUNRISE: 07:10 AM

Calling all Early Birds! This series of hikes around ATL has a three-fold purpose:

1. Beat the summer heat,

2. Catch a spectacular sunrise, and

3. Get your daily workout in before breakfast.

So, what's not to like?

Pine Mountain

We'll start bright and early on the West side of the Mountain, make our happy way up to the summit in time for the sunrise, ooh and aah as the glowing orb appears over the horizon (fingers crossed for only high level clouds), hike down the east side for a short length to gain some elevation, then down to the Cooper's Furnace trailhead parking lot, before returning to the summit via the NE trail, and finally back down to the Western parking lot. Ta daa!

DISCLAIMER: This is a moderately strenuous, This is a BRISK HIKE (2.5 to 2.7 miles = 20 to 25 minute/mile) with 1500+ feet of elevation gain. So, if you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slower pace, please sit this one out!


Required Items to Bring:

 

Weather appropriate gear

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Water, and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

 

Trekking poles

Hat

Snack

Camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Trailhead: WEST Parking lot of Pine Mountain. Komatsu Dr SE, Cartersville, GA 30121

A few days before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions.


Notes:



1. Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

2. In order to earn credit for this event, participants must begin and complete the entire hike/event with the group, within the stated time frame.

3. Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.

4. When an event has an active waitlist, the trip leader reserves the right to assign a “no show” to members who sign up and then fail to attend the event.

5. If you need to get in touch, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

6. I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE, except in severe thunderstorms, or freezing rain.

7. In case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.