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Stone Mountain Sunset Hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Stone Mountain Sunset Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Sep 2 2015  7:15 pm >> Wed, Sep 2 2015 9:30 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 26 2015 7:20 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Sep 2 2015 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Denise Millon
Billy Gewin
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us Wednesday evening for a hike up Stone Mountain! We will be beginning the hike at the Confederate Center (near the restrooms).  At the top of the mountain, we will hang out for awhile, take pics, and enjoy the scenic view from the top.  We recommend a small LED flashlight to avoid tripping on the way down. 

HIKE WILL START FROM CONFEDERATE HALL PARKING LOT AT 7:15 pm sharp. PLEASE BE THERE 5-10 MINUTES EARLY.  We will not wait for anyone who arrives after 7:15 p.m. because sunsets are time sensitive.  :)

Free parking can be found outside the park for those who do not want to pay the $15 fee.  I usually park in Stone Mountain Village and walk over, but will warn you that the gate may be closed, making the return journey longer (this hasn't happened to me yet, but the sign says it could).

Any questions - please call or send me an email. 

 


Required Items to Bring:

 

  • Water - 1 liter recommended.
  • Hiking boots or trail shoes. 
  • Trail Snacks or Energy bar
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Snack
  • Camera
  • Small flashlight

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 $15 or use your annual pass.


Important Links -

Stone Mountain Park Trail Map

Map to Stone Mountain Village free parking



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