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Early Morning Cherokee Trail Hike At Stone Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 15 2011  8:00 am >> Sun, May 15 2011 10:30 am
Registration Opens: Sat, May 14 2011 1:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, May 15 2011 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Clay White
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
With the threat of bad weather passing us by, Sunday morning looks like a good time to get some exercise on the Stone Mountain Cherokee Trail.  This trail goes around, but not to the top of, Stone Mountain.
 
The hike is approximately 5.5 miles, and we will keep a good pace, with a few rest stops.
 
We will meet beside the restrooms at the back of the big parking lot beside Confederate Hall (where people climbing the mountain normally start).  
 
There is a $10 parking fee to enter the park. However, free public parking is available in Stone Mountain Village. See directions below.



Required Items to Bring:
• Good shoes (remember, in a few places we will walk on granite.  Other places might be a bit      muddy).
• Fluid for adequate hydration.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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• Camera
* Hiking poles
* Snacks


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 walk up trail.

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. The Marta parking lot is about an 8-minute walk from the park.

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

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


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