Around Stone Mountain + Muskogee Trail, dog friendly - Wed, Mar 20 2024

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Around Stone Mountain + Muskogee Trail, dog friendly


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Around Stone Mountain + Muskogee Trail, dog friendly  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Mar 20 2024  9:00 am >> Wed, Mar 20 2024 12:15 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 12 2024 2:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Mar 20 2024 6:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Chuck M
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Join me for a hike around Stone Mountain, with a side-trip to the Muskogee Trail. This hike does NOT include going up the Mountain, so it is dog-friendly. It is marked exploratory because I have not used this specific route to connect the Muskogee trail. We may have to explore a bit, but I'm trying to minimize the time we walk on the road.

We will meet at the base of the walk-up trail, near the restrooms behind the Historical & Environmental Education Center (formerly called Confederate Hall). From there we will follow the mostly flat Cherokee Trail counter-clockwise around the mountain. Along the way we will walk down the road a bit to get to the Muskogee Trail. After that, we will return to the Cherokee Trail back to where we started. We will go at a moderate pace around 2.6 mph, and will allow time to take photos.

Up to two well-behaved dogs, on-leash as required by the park, are welcome.

While the event itself has no cost, if you don't have a park pass you will need to pay $20 for a park pass ($40 for an annual pass) or park at the lot in Stone Mountain village and walk into the park. If you park in the village, allow about 15 minutes to walk to our meeting spot. 

Please arrive 10 minutes early for introductions so we can start on time.


Required Items to Bring:

Footwear appropriate for walking on exposed granite and dirt trails

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Snacks

Hiking poles if you use them


How to Get There:
Event 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.the Historical & Environmental Education Center (formerly called Confederate Hall) will be on your left. The parking lot will be immediately after.

To Stone Mountain Village Free Parking Lot - From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Travel about 6.7 miles and take Exit 5 for GA 10 to Stone Mountain Village. In 1.3 miles exit to E Ponce De Leon Ave and turn left toward Stone Mountain Village. Continue straight onto Main Street. The parking area will be on your right. Park and walk back to the Main Street and E Mountain Drive and turn right down E Mountain Drive to walk 0.5 miles into the park to the base of the walk-up trail atthe Historical & Environmental Education Center (formerly called Confederate Hall).  (If you plan to park in the village, please leave yourself an additional 15 minutes walk into the park from the village.) 

Additional directions and maps can be found at: 

https://stonemountainpark.com/ maps/


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