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TURKEY DAY EDITION - Cherokee Trail @ Stone Mountain & Summit ... MIXED PACE!!!




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: TURKEY DAY EDITION - Cherokee Trail @ Stone Mountain & Summit ... MIXED PACE!!!  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Nov 26 2014  5:00 pm >> Wed, Nov 26 2014 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Nov 21 2014 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 26 2014 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7.3 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Chad C
Nate Johnson
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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: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

GOBBLE, GOBBLE, GOBBLE!!!! Special Edition of our Weekly Hike.

We'll start a little early, change things up and Get our Metabolisms jolted before the Turkey Day Feast!

STARTING at 5:00pm, we'll go up FIRST, then back down.  At that point we'll start our normal route around the mountain.  For the truly adventurous we'll possibly go up again in the dark at the end (Time and Attitudes permitting).

Since it's the holidays, we will take those that are just looking for a nice up and down as well (D3), but the hike around will be our normal FAST PACE!!

Below is the Normal Write-up for the Hike ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A great way to spend an evening hiking the Cherokee Trail and then climb to the summit of Stone Mountain.  The pace is FAST!!!  We will be going around and up and down the Mountain in 2 hours 30 minutes.  If you are familiar with Stone Mountain and it's surrounding trails, this hike takes us around the base at a very quick clip and then we ascend to the top.  It is NOT a scenic hike.

IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE A D4 WITH THE CLUB, I WILL BE CONTACTING YOU TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS TYPE OF HIKE. I do reserve the right to remove anyone from the hike who has NOT done a D4 or has the level of experience to complete the hike.

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 5:00 pm so plan accordingly since Atlanta traffic can be erratic in the afternoon/evenings.

There is an $10 parking fee to enter the park; however, free public parking is available in Stone Mountain Village. See directions below.

We'll take a few minutes to enjoy the Crisp winter air and then return to the parking lot. 


Required Items to Bring:

• Comfortable shoes with a good grip-the rock can be slippery.
• 1 liter of water, sports drink or beverage of choice.
• Trail snacks.

* A Snickers bar for the leader (preferably frozen or at least refridgerated to ensure it makes it all the way through the hike and can be enjoyed at the top by the leader!)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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• Poncho or rain jacket in case of rain/Winter Wear for the cold

 


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:

I will email all event participants about the status of the hike in case there is a chance of severe weather.


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


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