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Start your day at Stone Mountain




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain, GA   Hike: Start your day at Stone Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 28 2015  7:02 am >> Sun, Jun 28 2015 10:02 am
Registration Opens: Fri, Jun 26 2015 11:45 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jun 27 2015 10:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Garrett
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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: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We'll meet at the base of the Walk-Up Trail - Near the bathrooms, and walk up to the top of the mountain while it's cool. Then we'll return down the hill and head left to travel clockwise around the mountain using the Cherokee Trail. 

The plan is to hike continuously without stopping, but not at a fast pace... just expect to keep moving, enjoy the exercise.

Sorry, no dogs allowed on the mountain.

There is a $15 parking fee if you do not have a park pass, however there is free parking available both near the Stone Mountain Police Station and at the Park-N-Ride off of Main Street in the center of town. It's a half mile walk from either of these parking areas, so if you plan to use them please plan accordingly to be to 


Required Items to Bring:

• Comfortable shoes with a good grip-the rock can be slippery.
• 1 liter of water, sports drink or beverage of choice.
• Trail snacks.

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

Directions: 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. The parking lot will be immediately after. We’ll meet behind Confederate Hall near the walk up trail.

Additional directions and maps can be found at: 
http://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx


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


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