DST Welcome at the Stone - Mon, Mar 13 2023

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DST Welcome at the Stone


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: DST Welcome at the Stone  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Mar 13 2023  6:00 pm >> Mon, Mar 13 2023 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 9 2023 12:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Mar 13 2023 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Rosemary P
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Join me for a relaxed 5 mile hike on the Cherokee Trail around Stone Mountain to welcome Daylight Savings Time (DST). We'll hike from 6pm until 8pm - B/C WE CAN! Sunset is at 7:44pm and then we'll take advantage of every drop of daylight left. Let’s meet at the base of the walk-up trail near the restrooms for introductions. We will use the connector trails on both sides of the base of the walk- up trail, instead of doing any climbing of the mountain.  We'll go approx 2.5 - 3 miles per hour, with the opportunity to take a bathroom break and the option to take photos if you like (Deer not guaranteed).

Because we are not going up the mountain we are able to welcome well behaved, leashed dogs. I will have my 50lb husky mix Layla. I would love to have up to 2 more dogs, so I'll welcome the first 2 that I get an email or text about from participants who have signed up for the event.

 


Required Items to Bring:

1-2L water

Hiking shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The walk-up trail has parking - link to google maps here:  h ttps://goo.gl/maps/H2BJeiZ3tJHFU7Ex8

Stone Mountain does charge for parking ($20/day or $40/year).  If you would like to avoid this fee you can park in downtown Stone Mountain and walk or bike in along the trail on the west side. PLEASE, if you are unfamiliar with the park, allow yourself extra time to locate the walk up trail parking area.


Notes:

A daily parking pass to Stone Mountain Park is $20, or you can purchase an annual pass for $40. 

 


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