Hike up Stone Mtn (and stargazing)

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Hike up Stone Mtn (and stargazing)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stone Mountain, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, May 23 2012 7:45 pm >> Wed, May 23 2012 9:45 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 22 2012 1:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, May 23 2012 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

3 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Harry F

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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:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Photo taken by Tony C.

Meet at base of walk-up trail (near restrooms) at 7:30, begin hike by 7:45.

If the skies are clear, Harry will bring his little 90mm telescope and we can view planets, or lunar if moon is near 1st quarter.

If cancellation due to weather appears likely, an E-mail will be send no later than noon on the day of the event.

Sunset is 8:38. Planets now visible: Venus (east), Mars (overhead) and Saturn (west). New moon (ie,dark skies)

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

Required Items to Bring:

Shoes with good traction, flashlight, water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Light jacket, snack

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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