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Stone Mountain and Cherokee Trail Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park
Date(s) & Time:Mon, May 30 2011  8:30 am >> Mon, May 30 2011 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Sat, May 28 2011 10:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, May 29 2011 9:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
cliff j
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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:5
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
C'mon out and join us this Memorial Day for a hike at beautiful Stone Mountain Park. Holidays have always been a good excuse to over eat. Why not minimize the guilt by doing a 7-8 mile hike first thing in the morning. Burn the calories before you eat them! (Sounds good anyway.)

We will meet inside the park near the restrooms at the bottom of the walk up trail behind Confederate Hall at 8:30am. If you don't already have a pass to get into the park, a day pass can be purchased at the gate for $10 or a yearly pass for $35. If you don't want to pay anything, see instructions below for free parking outside the park. (If you park outside the park, give yourself enough time to find the Park-n-Ride lot and at least 15 minutes to make the walk into the park to meet up with the group by 8:30am.)

This is not a fitness hike but we do plan to keep a moderate to fast pace with a few rest stops along the way. We'll climb Stone Mountain first and then pick up the Cherokee Trail on the way down. Not a great hike for picture taking but there will be time for a few at the top of the mountain, at the mill, and in front of the mountain.

We should be done by 11:30am.

Required Items to Bring:
• Hiking boots/shoes that grip well (for slippery granite and possible mud)
• Water


Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera
  • Hiking poles
  • Snacks
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

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 10-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.


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