Catch a Falling Perseid - Intown

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Catch a Falling Perseid - Intown

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stone Mountain Ga

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Aug 12 2010 6:45 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Aug 9 2010 1:45 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 12 2010 2:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 + hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jacquie M.
Marty

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

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Itinerary:

Okay, especially for those of us who have to work Friday morning, maybe we can still catch a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor shower in the skies above Stone Mountain!! Let's pack a little dinner and a sip or two and head up the mountain face and see what we can see. We're guaranteed to see flashing lights - even if it's only the airplanes heading into Hartsfield... And one would think it should be a bit cooler up there for a change, too. And oooo - if Eddy remembers, he'll bring his Night Vision goggles!!!
Join us at the Confederate Hall parking lot of Stone Mountain and we'll head on up the 1.3 mile trail to the summit. We'll have no need for headlamps, its easy to navigate even in the dark of night. We can stay up there as little or as long as you'd like, the park only asks that we're off the mountain by midnight. Come on out for a local midweek glimpse at the Heavens!

Required Items to Bring:
Non-slip hiking boots/shoes
Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Dinner/snack
Headlamp (optional)
Binoculars

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

	From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Travel about 7 miles and take Exit 8. After entering the Park, proceed straight ahead. The road will fork in 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 will meet behind Confederate Hall, right outside of the railroad track and near the restrooms...at the start of the walk up trail. There is a $10 fee to park at Stone Mountain, but you might choose to park in the Village of Stone Mountain instead: If you would like to try the free public parking, there is a Marta Park and Ride on Fourth Street in Stone Mountain Village. From there it is a less than a half mile walk on East Mountain Street into the Park and you will end up right at the start of the walk-up trail where we are meeting. View Larger Map Additional directions and maps can be found at: http://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx

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