Wednesday After Work Hike: Stone Mountain Loop - Wed, Aug 22 2012

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Wednesday After Work Hike: Stone Mountain Loop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Public parking at the intersection of Main St. and Second St. in Stone Mountain Village.   Hike: Wednesday After Work Hike: Stone Mountain Loop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Aug 22 2012  6:00 pm >> Wed, Aug 22 2012 8:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Aug 18 2012 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 22 2012 2:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Richard A. Zalik
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

From the parking lot we will walk 0.7 miles to Confederate Hall inside the park. From there we will climb approximately 840 feet to the summit of Stone Mountain and descend to Cherokee trail along a different route. We will walk on the Cherokee trail for about one and a half miles, and return to our cars along Stonewall Jackson Drive and Nature Garden Trail.


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water and good hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Insect repellent


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Proceed East on US 78 (Stone Mountain Freeway). Merge onto GA 10 West via Exit 5. Proceed 0.5 miles on GA 10 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). The parking lot will be on your left, about 0.1 miles past City Hall (which will be on your right).


Notes:
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