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Summit Sunsets - Stone Mountain
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The Basics: |
| Event Type: |  | Hike | |
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Event Location: | |
Stone Mountain, GA
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Thu, Nov 18 2010
4:30 pm >> N/A
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| Registration Opens:
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Wed, Nov 17 2010 8:00 pm
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Thu, Nov 18 2010 4:25 pm
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| Event Duration: | | per itinerary | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D2: Easy to Moderate | |
Trip Leader(s):
| | Tony C
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| Member Cost: | | None |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 21 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 10 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
This another in the Summit Sunset Series where we will enjoy sunsets from some of the finest scenic viewpoints...all on or near mountain peaks. If you've never had this experience, you don't know what you're missing, so time to find out...
Stone Mountain is one of the best locations in the metro area to view the sunset....short notice on this one but forecast looks great for Thursday.
Everyone can head up at their own pace. It should take no more than about 30 min to reach the summit, We will take a short 1/2 mi walk around the eastern edge of the mtn and then return to the top. Total distance is only about 2.5 miles and elevation gain is 700 feet.
We can try to identify some of the mtns in the distance (like Sawnee, Kennesaw, Panola, and Red Top mtns). I'm still trying to figure out a couple of them.
Sunset is at 5:33... It could be chilly and windy up top so wear some layers.. and hat and gloves would not hurt to toss into your pack.. We will head down by about 6pm at the latest or feel free to leave earlier if you'd like. Or if you'd like an even better workout, stay later...check out the moonlight hike right after this one.
We will meet near the start of the walk-up trail near the parking lot beside Confederate Hall. There is a $10 fee to drive into the Park; however, free parking is available in Stone Mountain Village. See directions below... |
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Required Items to Bring:
shoes or boots with GOOD traction
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jacket
camera
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: | | 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.
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Additional directions and maps can be found at:
http://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx
To the main entrance- 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. | |
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |
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