Stone Mountain Morning Fitness Hike- Intermediate to Advanced Hikers

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Stone Mountain Morning Fitness Hike- Intermediate to Advanced Hikers

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stone Mountain Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Mar 29 2012 9:00 am >> Thu, Mar 29 2012 1:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Mar 26 2012 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 29 2012 8:00 am

Event Duration:

4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Rhett Smith

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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:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join me for 2 times up and down Stone Mountain (distance about 4.9 miles) then 1 time around on the Cherokee trail (distance about 5 miles) for a total distance of about 10 miles.

As we come down the mountain the 2nd time, we'll turn onto the Cherokee trail and go clockwise around the mountain. Towards the end of the trail instead of going back up onto the mountain we'll go thru the Nature Garden and finish the last couple 100 yds on the sidewalk.

We'll be moving most of the time with brief water (bring at least 2 quarts) / fruit / snack breaks. Be sure to bring both.

The goal of this hike is to enjoy a good workout. No time for picture taking or sight seeing. So, this is not a beginners hike! You must have some experience hiking at a steady pace and be ready for a workout.

Watch the weather! This event will be cancelled due to rain. Likewise, a "cancelled" notice for the event will appear on the AOC calendar.

Meet at 9:00 AM - the hike starts at 9:10 sharp.

Required Items to Bring:

Comfortable shoes with a good grip-the rock can be slippery..
2 liter of water / sports drink
snacks / fruit

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles
hat

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.

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

Notes:

I will email all event participants about the status of the hike in case there is a chance of severe weather.

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