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Solstice Sunset at Stone Mountain, with optional Cherokee Trail pre-hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jun 20 2012  7:45 pm >> Wed, Jun 20 2012 9:20 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Jun 19 2012 12:07 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jun 20 2012 5:00 pm
Event Duration:1.5 hours OR 3.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Laura V
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us for an evening hike to celebrate the Summer Solstice - the day on which the sun sets at its northernmost point on the horizon. This is also the longest day of the year, with sunset at 8:50 p.m.

We will meet in front of the Confederate Hall restrooms at 7:45 for introductions before we head to the top to enjoy the view and the sunset. On the ascent, we will hike at a moderate pace on a side trail, rather than on the heavily traveled walk-up trail.  We will gain about 650 feet of elevation in just over one mile. 

The optional CHEROKEE TRAIL HIKE will start from the CONFEDERATE HALL restrooms AT 5:30 PM. PLEASE ARRIVE 5 MINUTES EARLY for check in and introductions.  We will hike at a fairly quick pace so that we can meet those folks who will be joining us for the SOLSTICE SUNSET portion of the hike. 

PLEASE NOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION OF YOUR REGISTRATION IF YOU ARE JOINING THE 5:30 CHEROKEE TRAIL PORTION OF THE HIKE. 

The weather forecast for Wednesday evening is partly sunny with a high of 85 degrees. We will be walking down after sunset, so please bring a small LED flashlight or headlamp.  

Free parking is available at MARTA PARK n RIDE parking lot. From there, it is less than a half mile walk to the west gate park entrance near our meeting spot.

Please take the time to look at the park map and your parking options in order to be on time.


Required Items to Bring:
  • sturdy hiking shoes with good traction
  • water
  • head lamp or LED flashlight
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • camera
  • snack and beverage to enjoy while watching the sunset
  • windbreaker

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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. Confederate Hall will be on your left. We will meet outside the restrooms at the start of the walk up trail.


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 the village. Turn left at the light onto East Mountain. Turn right on Fourth Street. There you will find the MARTA park and ride. You will need to give yourself extra time to walk down East Mountain to the WEST GATE of the park. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: For more information about Stone Montain Park, go to:

http://www.stonemountainpark.com/
MEETING POINT

 

 


Notes:

The parking fee inside the park is $10 unless you have annual pass.


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