Stone Mountain Trail from the Carter Center - Sun, May 1 2011

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Stone Mountain Trail from the Carter Center


The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Atlanta, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 1 2011  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Sun, Apr 17 2011 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 30 2011 10:00 pm
Event Duration:Up to 3 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Harry F
Adam
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We'll ride 16 miles each way (32 total miles) from the Carter Center to Stone Mountain Park at a 10 to 12 mph modest pace.   We'll ride through Candler Park, Decatur, Avondale Estates, Clarkston and Stone Mountain village and park.    We'll take a break at the park, with an optional 5 mile ride around the park for those interested.

This ride has 1 or 2 store stops, but its recommended that you bring sufficient water.  Also, there are rest rooms at Stone Mountain Park.

We'll return to the Carter Center between noon and 1pm.   For those interested, we'll have lunch at Manual's Tavern, located at 602 N Highland Avenue, a short distance away.

Also, for those interested, the Carter Center Presidential Library and Museum is open from noon to 4:45 (admission $8).  Call the museum to ensure its open at 404-865-7100.

Trail map:  http://pathfoundation.org/trails/atlanta-dekalb-system/stone-mountain/  


Required Items to Bring:

• Bike - Any style
• Helmet
• Water
• Spare Tire Tube

Recommended Items to Bring:
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• Trail Snacks
• Portable Air Pump
• Tools to change tube 

How to Get There:
Event Directions:


DESTINATION ADDRESS:
Carter Center, 998 Madeira Ave, Atlanta, GA GPS: 33.76855 N, -84.35479 W

DIRECTIONS:

  • From the North or South, take Interstate 75/85 to exit 248C, Freedom Parkway. Follow the signs to the Carter Center.
  • From the East or West, take Interstate 20 to the Moreland Avenue North exit, following Moreland Avenue north approximately two miles to Freedom Parkway. Turn left on Freedom Parkway, and follow the signs to the Carter Center.
  • We'll park in the NE corner of the Carter Center parking lot (address and coordinates above, photo below).  Look for Harry's bright green Honda Element.  If the lot is crowded, keep going clockwise until you find me.
      

    • Notes:
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    Cost Includes:

    Free Event


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