Bike around Stone Mtn (hike and stargazing cancelled)

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Bike around Stone Mtn (hike and stargazing cancelled)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Multi-Sport

Event Location:

Stone Mountain, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Apr 18 2012 6:00 pm >> Wed, Apr 18 2012 8:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 16 2012 4:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 18 2012 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

15 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Harry F

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

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

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Itinerary:

Photo taken by Tony C.

Update as of 10am, 4/18: Hike and stargazing cancelled due to wet conditions. Bike ride around mountain is still on, weather permitting.

Bike ride begins at 6:00 and hike at 7:30. Sunset is 8:10. You're welcome to bike only, hike only, or both. Max of 15 for hike and 8 for bike ride. Please indicate in the notes when signing up which you'll be doing. Also, bike ride is D4 and hike is D2....thanks

We'll ride 3 times around the mountain (can do more or less if the group prefers). D4 rating due to a couple of big hills, but pace will be moderate at about 13-14 mph (about 22 min+ laps).

We'll plan on getting done the ride by about 7:15. Then, after changing, we'll regroup at the bathrooms at 7:30 to begin the walk-up hike. If you're hiking only, be aware we may be running a little long, but will plan to start the hike no later than 7:45. If the skies are clear, I'll bring my little 90mm telescope and we can view some planets (I may need a volunteer to help with some equipment).

Note: Entrance fee to park is $10, or $35 annually.

Required Items to Bring:
Road or hybrid bike, helmet, water, bike repair items
If hiking: shoes/change of clothes, light jacket, flashlight

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions to Walk up trail:
From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East about 7 miles to Exit 8, Stone Mountain Park Entrance.
After entering, road will fork at about 1 mile - stay to the right. Continue for 1 mile.
About 0.2 miles, turn left into parking lot, just past the Confederate Hall. We'll gather at the start of the walk up trail near the bathrooms.

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