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JUNEteenth Stone Mtn. Sunset + Drone Show


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: JUNEteenth Stone Mtn. Sunset + Drone Show  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 21 2025  7:00 pm >> Sat, Jun 21 2025 10:30 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Jun 18 2025 4:04 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jun 21 2025 7:07 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kiran
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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: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

Juneteenth is almost here, and what better way to celebrate it than first burn some calories (5+ miles; 915 Elevation Gain) and then replenish those burnt calories while listening to Motown and watching a Drone+Lights show! Intrigued? Then join us as we summit the Rock and then gather on the lawn to watch the Stone Mountain Juneteenth 2025 Drone+Lights show.

We'll meet/begin at the Main Ticket Plaza (near the Crossroads Lot), pick up the Westbound Cherokee Trail and feel the burn as we head up the rock, enjoy the sunset views at the summit, regroup near the Geo-markers, then return to the Crossroads parking lot for a quick freshening up before regrouping on the main lawn to enjoy the Drone+Lights show

DISCLAIMER: This is a brisk, moderately strenuous hike with 900+ foot elevation gain and a substantial amount of rock scrambling. If you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slower pace, please sit this one out!


Required Items to Bring:

HEADLAMP or suitable lighting device

Weather appropriate gear

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Water

And of course,

Your SOH (sense of humor)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles

Snack

Camera

Blanket or lawn chair for Drone+Lights show

Snack and/or beverage for Drone+Lights show

Dark chocolate (for Kiran)!


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

I will email participants with location and detailed directions a few days before the event.


Notes:

  • Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

  • Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.

  • If you need to get in touch with me, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-five-4 5OO5.

  • I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE! However, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.


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

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event, however, entry to Stone Mountain Park is $20 per vehicle, or $40 for an annual pass. If you want to avoid the fee, you can park for free outside the Park or on Main Street in Stone Mountain Village and walk or ride your bike for free into the park. 


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

  1. If Life happens, and you need to cancel, please go to the AOC website and deregister by the deadline. If after the deadline, please TEXT me with your NAME, at 4O4 7-five-4 5OO5. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

  2. In order to earn credit for this event, participants must complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.