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Stone Mountain Hike - Up and Around


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 22 2012  10:00 am >> Sun, Jan 22 2012 1:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Jan 19 2012 9:44 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jan 22 2012 8:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Steven K
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us for one of the very best hikes in the metro Atlanta area ...up to the summit of Stone Mountain then around on the Cherokee Trail.

You get to enjoy some nice scenery along the the way...including some beautiful views of the south side of the mountain over Venable Lake.  

The Cherokee Trail is about 5 mi with another 2 for the walkup trail for about 7 miles total.  The pace will be moderate and I anticipate the total hiking time being about 3 to 4 hours. 

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...


Required Items to Bring:
Clothing appropriate for weather
shoes or boots with GOOD traction (important!)
water		Recommended Items to Bring:
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camera
snacks


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. I'll be at the this location and we will leave about 9:50 to go to the start of the hike.


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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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