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Stone Mountain Trail Run


The Basics:
Event Type:Sport
Event Location: Stone Mtn Park, Confederate Hall   Sport: Stone Mountain Trail Run  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jul 5 2012  6:30 pm >> Thu, Jul 5 2012 8:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Jun 29 2012 5:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jul 5 2012 5:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Tony Theriault
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:7
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Wednesday after-work workout.
 
Meet up at Confederate Hall parking area next to the RR crossing, at the foot of the trail to the top.  at 6pm

One 5.1 mi loop of Cherokee Trail at a moderate trail running / jogging pace, around 12 min/mi average. You are welcome to sprint ahead or stay behind at your own pace.  

The loop run will be followed by optional 1 or more runs or walks up and down the trail to the top of the mountain.


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water or sports drink.  Good trail shoes or running shoes.

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions to Conferedate Hall: To the main entrance (Paid entry or annual pass)- 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. The Marta parking lot is about an 10-minute walk from the park.

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

Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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

If you are arriving late or cannot make it, call Tony at 404-353-3409

Event will occur rain or shine.  May delay if there is lightning or tornados and resume shortly after the weather has passed.