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Sunset/Moon glow from top of Stone Mountain




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Sunset/Moon glow from top of Stone Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Mar 14 2014  6:45 pm >> Fri, Mar 14 2014 9:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Mar 14 2014 10:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 14 2014 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Michael Johnson
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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: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Just an impromptu hike up Stone Mountain to watch the sunset and celebrate the end of the week, and to enjoy an almost full moon glow on the way back down.

We'll walk up at a moderate pace, hang around the top for a bit and relax, letting the tension slip away, while first watching the sunset, and then enjoying the glow of the moon basking it's light over the metropolis. I recommend carrying a light jacket so that you can remain comfortable at the top. It'll be in the high 50's, with a gentle wind coming from the SSW.

If you're not comfortable walking in the dark, or not familiar with the mountain, I recommend bringing a head lamp to guide your way. We'll most likely take the gravel road back down.

The sunset is at 7:44pm, but the moon rise is at 6:09pm, so the moon will be high in the sky, by the time we hike back down the mountain. 

We will meet near the start of the walk-up trail behind the large parking lot beside Confederate Hall. The hike will start promptly at 6:45 pm so plan to arrive early. There is a $10 parking fee to enter the park; however, free public parking is available in Stone Mountain Village. See directions below.

 


Required Items to Bring:

• Comfortable shoes with a good grip-the rock can be slippery.
• Head lamp as we will finish in the dark.
• 1 liter of water or sports drink.
• Trail snacks.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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• Camera



How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions: 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. The parking lot will be immediately after. We’ll meet behind Confederate Hall near the walk up trail.

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


Notes:
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