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Rescheduled to Wednesday: Stone Mtn mid-week training hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mtn Park, Confederate Hall
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Feb 10 2010  6:00 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Fri, Feb 5 2010 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Feb 11 2010 3:00 pm
Event Duration:2 + hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Tony Theriault
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Join me for an evening fitness / training hike at Stone Mountain Park.  This hike is a an intense workout of hill repeats on the 1 mile trail to the top.  This is intended to become a weekly event.

The trip leader will do a short warmup followed by 2-3 fast paced hill repeats on the Mountain , with short breaks at the top and bottom.  Total distance will be ~4.5 to 6+ miles. Move at your own pace and stop when you've had enough.  The group will likely spread out, so be prepared prepared to hike alone at times. There are typically very few people on the mountain at night.       

Enjoy a nice 360 degree view of the Atlanta Skyline at night from the top.    

We will be hiking after sunset, so a light is required.  A headlamp is recommended over a flashlight to stay hands-free.  The steep sections can be slippery when wet. Trail shoes with good traction are also advised.  Be prepared for a cold wind above the treeline.  

Weather Dependant...if conditions are likely not to permit hiking on the Mtn, the Cherokee Trail is an alternate, or the hike will be cancelled.                     

Required Items to Bring:
We will be hiking after sunset, so a light is required.  
The steep sections can be slippery when wet.  Trail shoes with good traction are advised to stay planted on your feet.  
Be prepared for a cold breeze above the tree line.
$8 for daily pass to drive into the park, or $35 for an annual pass, or no charge to park in the village and walk 15 minutes. 		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:Stone Mountain Park is in Stone Mtn Village East of ATL off Hwy 78.  From ATL head East on 78.  Take Stone Mtn Village / East Ponce / Memorial Drive exit. (Follow signs to Stone Mtn Village).  Exit onto 10, then Left on Ponce, Left on Memorial, and another left onto Robert E Lee Blvd.  Enter the park at the West Gate, and turn Right on RE Lee Blvd to the Confederate Hall Parking area. 

Another option to avoid the $8 car fee at the gate is to park in the public lots in Stone Mtn village and walk into the park.  It's a 15 minute walk to Confederate Hall. 

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


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