Stone Mountain Morning Fitness Hike-Intermediate to Advanced Hikers - Mon, Sep 7 2009

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Stone Mountain Morning Fitness Hike-Intermediate to Advanced Hikers


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Sep 7 2009  8:30 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 27 2009 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Sep 6 2009 12:00 pm
Event Duration:3.5 Hrs
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Rafiq
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We will start from Marta Parking lot towards tiny West Gate entrance, it is about one forth of mile walk on sidewalk.Once inside, we will cross parking lot besides confederate hall to the base of the approach trail. Our uphill climb will start from that point, we will hike to the top of the mountain without any break (hopefully). At summit we will take our first five minute break and enjoy early morning sun, fresh air and bird eye view of the city. While descending we will make a RIGHT TURN @ Cherokee Trial North (White Blaze). This is a tricky turn therefore one has to watch for electric pole with hundreds of gums sticking on to it (yes it is gross), the turn comes about 100 yard after that pole. Once reaching bottom we will make a LEFT TURN @ connector trail (Orange Blaze). Once connector trail hit the service road, we make a LEFT on gravel SERVICE road again going uphill to get back to approach trail again for our second summit. This time around on our way back we have to make a LEFT TURN @ Cherokee Trail South (White Blaze) and obviously this turn comes after the same gross electric pole too. We will slowly descent to the bottom while enjoying very clear southern view till we see the rail tracks; continue straight on Cherokee trail until turning RIGHT @ connector trail (Orange Blaze). Within two minutes or less we will have to make another RIGHT TURN @ NATURE GARDEN TRAIL (Green Blaze). Nature Garden trail is a loop so it goes straight too, don't go straight. After about half of the mile we will make a RIGHT TURN @ connector trail (Orange Blaze) which will take us back to paved road. Make a RIGHT TURN and walk three minutes to see West Gate at your left and confederate hall parking lot on your right. Exit through the west gate back to Marta Parking lot.
We will cover a total distance of 6.5 miles.

 


Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate Clothing & Shoes		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hikking Pole
Two litres of water
Snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions to MARTA Free Park & Ride Lot

From 285
Take Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) and drive about seven miles. Now Take GA 10/ Memorial Dr/Stone Mountain Village (Exit 5), merge onto GA 10. Stay Right and Take another exit at E Ponce DeLeon Ave toward Clarkston/Stone Mountain Village. Proceed 0.5 miles and at the end of the ramp (which is dead end) turn left at E Ponce De Leon. Drive a mile or so, until you reach first traffic light and a gas station on your right. After traffic light, the name of road will change into Main Street. Turn left into next traffic light which is East Mountain Street. Make a right on Fourth Street immediately after SunTrust Bank (on your right). Marta Parking lot is on your left.

From Snellville
Take 78 West
Now Take GA 10/ Memorial Dr/Stone Mountain Village (Exit 5), merge onto GA 10. Stay left and Take another exit at E Ponce DeLeon Ave toward Clarkston/Stone Mountain Village. Proceed 0.5 miles and at the end of the ramp (which is dead end) turn left this E Ponce De Leon. Drive a mile or so, until you reach first traffic light and a gas station on your right. After traffic light, the name of road will change into Main Street. Make left into next traffic light which is East Mountain Street. Make a right on Fourth Street immediately after SunTrust Bank (on your right). Marta Parking lot is on your left.


Notes:
Please be there by 8.15 AM for sign-up and introduction.
FITNESS:
We will Ascent to the top twice. It is a good idea that you have a fitness level of equivalent D4 and up to sign up.
RAIN:
In case of an unexpected downpour a night before then rocks get slippery; in that situation we will still do the hike but there will be rerouting.
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