Stone Mountain Sunset Hike - Tue, Apr 16 2013

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Stone Mountain Sunset Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Stone Mountain Sunset Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Apr 16 2013  7:30 pm >> Tue, Apr 16 2013 8:30 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Apr 16 2013 3:24 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Apr 16 2013 7:30 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:2.1 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jaime
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Anyone want to join me for a short notice sunset hike?

Weather is looking good for us being partly cloudy and in the high 70s.  The clouds should make for a pretty sunset.

Sunset is suppose to be at 8:08pm so we will start at 7:30pm by the bathrooms near Confederate Hall at the base of the walk-up trail.  I plan to hike at a medium to fast pace to get my heart rate up but you are welcome to go at a comfortable pace that's good for yourself.

We will hang out at the top to watch the sunset.  We could also explore the top of the mountain while waiting for sunset if you're up for it.

Parking is $10/vehicle unless of course you have an annual pass.  If anyone wants to park in stone mountain village I can pick you up on my way in to avoid the parking fee.  :)  Just give me a call.  I can pick up a few in my SUV.


Required Items to Bring:

Boots/Shoes with good traction
Water
Jacket/Fleece (incase it's a little chilly)
Headlamp or Flashlight for the hike down in the dark

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera
Snack


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

FROM I-285 TO THE PARK'S "EAST GATE" ENTRANCE:

From the I-285/ US-78 interchange on the east side of town take U.S. Hwy 78 East about 7.7 miles.  Bear right at Exit #8 to the Stone Mountain Park "East Gate" main entrance where you'll pay $10 for the daily parking fee if you don't display a valid annual pass.  Suggestion, especially if you're new to the Park, ask the gate attendant for a free color map.

ONCE INSIDE PARK, DRIVE TO CONFEDERATE HALL PARKING LOT:

After entering via the East Gate, first follow Jefferson Davis Drive about a mile straight ahead to the big road fork, crossing the lake en route. Bear right onto Robert E. Lee Blvd and follow it about another mile, bearing left to avoid the West Gate exit.  Look for the spacious Confederate Hall parking lot on your left where we park during the hike.  We'll gather at our "usual AOC meetup spot," by the stone restroom building at the base of the Walk-Up Trail (about 100 yards toward the mountain from Confederate Hall).  For a zoomable map & aerial view of this spot, click on the red "Location Icon" at the top of this article.


Notes:

OPTIONAL FREE PARK ENTRANCE FOR PEDESTRIANS & BICYCLISTS:

There's no charge for pedestrians or bicyclists to enter Stone Mountain Park or to enjoy the numerous free attractions inside the Park including the nice trails.  If you don't have an annual Park Pass and wish to save the daily $10 parking fee, there are usually plenty of free parking spots just outside the Park in Stone Mountain Village.  The Village is near the Park's "West Gate" entrance which is quite close to Confederate Hall and the Walk-Up trailhead.  One such free parking lot is the "Red Caboose Visitor Center" lot on the Main Street, which has its own paved walking/biking trail into the Park, much like the Silver Comet Trail. To drive to that lot, get off US-78 (Stone Mtn Freeway) at Exit #5, then bear right to exit again about a half mile ahead, turn left onto E. Ponce de Leon Ave, go through the first traffic light onto Main Street and continue about a half mile to the "caboose lot" on your left.  In about 10 minutes you can walk or ride your bike eastward into the Park via the paved PATH trail, turn left on Robt. E. Lee Blvd (for ~300 yard) and join the AOC group at the Walk-Up trailhead.


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