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Stone Mountain Christmas Eve Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Dec 24 2010  9:30 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Sat, Dec 18 2010 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Dec 23 2010 9:00 pm
Event Duration:2 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join Ralph and I for a roundabout hike up Stone Mountain.  We'll meet at the bathrooms near the Confederate Hall and then take the nature trail around to the Cherokee trail climbing up the mountain.  We'll then go to the top come back down, continue on the Cherokee trail and pick up the orange trail back to the Confederate Hall.  Pace will be slow to moderate, let's say around 3 mph.  The total distance of the hike is probably 3.5 miles and should take us about 2 hours.

Meet at 9:20 AM to sign in - the hike starts at 9:30 sharp.

Watch the weather! This event will be cancelled in the event of rain.  Likewise, a "cancelled" notice for the event will appear on the AOC calendar.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Comfortable shoes with a good grip-the rock can be slippery..
  • 1-2 liters of water / sports drink
  • snacks / fruit

 

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions: To the main entrance- From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Travel about 7 miles and take Exit 8, the Stone Mountain Park Main Entrance. After entering the main entrance, proceed straight ahead. The road will fork at 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’ll meet behind Confederate Hall near the restrooms.

If you would like to try the free public parking in Stone Mountain Village, from Hwy 78 take exit 5 and merge onto GA 10. Proceed 0.5 miles to the first exit. At the end of the ramp turn left. Drive a mile or so, past a gas station and a funeral parlor (both on your right). When you see City Hall turn left. There is a Marta park and ride on fourth street. From there it is a short walk on East Mountain Street. Enter the park through the gate and you'll be at the parking lot where we'll be meeting.

Additional directions and maps can be found at:
http://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx

Notes:
I will email all event participants about the status of the hike in case there is a chance of severe weather.

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