Hike Stone Mountain - Sun, Nov 6 2005

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Hike Stone Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stone Mountain Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 6 2005 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 4 2005 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Richard A. Zalik

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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:

16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Easy to Moderate

From the parking lot we will walk 0.7 miles to Confederate Hall inside the park. From there we will climb Stone Mountain (water available at the summit) and descend to Cherokee trail, a total of about 2 miles. We will walk the Cherokee trail counterclockwise. After approximately 4 miles on the Cherokee trail we will stop for a picnic lunch in the Crossroads area at about 1:00, and then walk 2 miles back to our cars.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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At least two quarts of water, picnic lunch, and snacks.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Stone Mountain, GA 9:15 at the public (and free) parking area at the intersection of Main St. and Second St. in Stone Mountain Village. Proceed on Druid Hills to US 78 East (Stone Mountain Freeway). Continue east on US 78. Merge onto GA 10 W/ Stone Mountain via Exit 5. Proceed 0.5 miles on GA 10 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). The parking lot will be on your left, about 0.1 miles past City Hall (which will be on your right).

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No.

Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes, but we will not climb Stone Mountain. We may do the nature trail instead.

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Cost Includes:

Free!

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