Sunrise D5 on STONE MOUNTAIN - Tue, Jul 22 2025

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Sunrise D5 on STONE MOUNTAIN

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stone Mountain Park

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Jul 22 2025 6:00 am >> Tue, Jul 22 2025 10:00 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jul 10 2025 7:07 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jul 21 2025 7:07 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12.6 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

DISCLAIMER: This is a brisk, strenuous hike with 2500+ foot elevation gain and a substantial amount of rock scrambling. So, if you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or do not have recent D4+ experience, please sit this one out!

Truth be told, I would like to get in a solid D5 hike without having to drive hours to the Mountains, so come join me for a morning D5 on the ROCK. Need more convincing? Its cool in the AM, you get to see a sunrise (hopefully), potty breaks galore (five), you get your 10K steps in before 10, and best of all, you minimise your carbon footprint because the ROCK is so close to town! Win-Win-Win-Win-Win!

The overall plan is to summit the mountain THREE times, ride the Cherokee trail saddle once, and walk around the Rock once. So, we'll meet/begin at the Whistle Stop area, summit the mountain, back to the potties, South around the Cherokee saddle up to the summit, regroup near the summit Geo-markers, descend via the North Cherokee saddle, potty break three, then around the lake and rock via the Cherokee trail for the final summit push, then a mini-summit jog to reach elevation minimum before heading back down to the parking lot. D5 achieved!

Required Items to Bring:

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

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:

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