Sunrise D4 on STONE MOUNTAIN - Sun, Aug 17 2025

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Sunrise D4 on STONE MOUNTAIN

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stone Mountain Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 17 2025 6:30 am >> Sun, Aug 17 2025 9:30 am

Registration Opens:

Sat, Aug 2 2025 7:07 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 16 2025 7:07 pm

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

7.7 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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

DISCLAIMER: This is a brisk, moderately strenuous hike with approx. 1600 foot elevation gain and a substantial amount of rock scrambling. So, if you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slower pace, please sit this one out!

Question of the day: Why summit the mountain only once, when we can do it twice, and look great doing it?

Start your weekend off on this heart-pumping, 7.7 mile double summit of the Rock, with a modified Cherokee Trail thrown in for good measure. We'll begin at the walkup trailhead, summit the mountain, enjoy the sunrise, regroup and pick up the Cherokee Trail via the Southeast face, then around the lake and back up the way we came for another view of the summit before descending to the parking lot. For a map of the trail, go here:

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/stone-mtn-double-summit-w-modified-cherokee-trail-ac8a914

Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate clothing

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Water (2 to 3 litres), and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

Headlamp

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

Trekking poles

Hat & sunglasses

Raingear or poncho (just in case)

Snack/Lunch

Camera

Dark chocolate (for Kiran)!

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

On the day before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions.

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.

Please note: Members who sign up and fail to attend an event with an active waitlist, will automatically earn a “no show.”

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 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 the site will not cooperate, 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 begin and complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.