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Stone Mountain Sunset/Full Moon Rise Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Stone Mountain Sunset/Full Moon Rise Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Feb 7 2012  5:30 pm >> Tue, Feb 7 2012 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 30 2012 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Feb 7 2012 3:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:2.6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Michael Johnson
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
While on top, 1,683 feet above sea level, enjoy amazing views of downtown Atlanta, the North Georgia mountains and the surrounding area. On a haze-free day, you can see 60 miles from the mountain.

We will be hiking the Approach Trail to the top of Stone Mountain near the Confederate Hall parking lot, beside the bathrooms, which is about 2.6 miles round trip. The sunset is at 6:14PM, and the full moon rise is at 6:20pm.

We'll hike to the top at a moderate pace, and if you want, go back down to close to the pavillion just below the 2 steep sections, and climb it again, or often as you'd like just before the sunset and moon rise.

NOTE: The distance of 2.6 is round trip to the top and back, so doesn't include the optional extra mileage on the last two steep sections described above.

PLUS: If you're interested in meeting earlier, and going up to the top and back prior to meeting the group, send me a note. I'll be leaving around 4:40 if you want to join.

Dress in layers so you can remain warm enough at the top to enjoy yourself comfortably. I found that a thin layer of polyester works best for me, or as long as it's not cotton. Add layers above for insulation and comfort on top of it. Depending on weather, possibly a hat and gloves as well.

This event will be cancelled if it's raining, but I won't make the call until the morning of the event.


Free parking is avaialable at MARTA PARK n RIDE parking lot. It is less than a half mile walk to the park and the entrance is near our meeting area. Please take the time to look at the park map and parking options in order to be on time!




Required Items to Bring:

  • Bottle water
  • Hiking boots or trail shoes, running shoes, etc. 
  • Trail Snacks or Energy bar
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Energy bars or trail snacks etc
  • Camera
  • Flash light to walk back down after the moon rise.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  MEETING POINT

Directions To Confederate Hall Parking Lot:

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, past the West gate exit to the right (don't exit, keep going straight), and the Conderate Hall parking will be on the left. Wait for the group near the walk up trail across from the bathrooms.


MARTA PARK & RIDE LOT
Free public parking in Stone Mountain Village

From Hwy 78 take exit 5 - stay right for a half mile - then a quick exit to E. Ponce/Stone Mtn. Village. At the end of the ramp turn left. Drive a mile or so into town. Turn left on East Mountain. Turn right on Fourth Street. There you will find the MARTA park and ride.


Notes:
If you don't have an annual pass the parking fee to get inside the park is $10.


Important Links -

Stone Mountain Park Trail Map

Map to Stone Mountain Village free parking



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