Flatwater Paddle - Stone Mountain Park Lake - Thu, May 2 2024

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Flatwater Paddle - Stone Mountain Park Lake


The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Water: Flatwater Paddle - Stone Mountain Park Lake  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, May 2 2024  4:00 pm >> Thu, May 2 2024 6:30 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Apr 30 2024 9:08 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, May 2 2024 2:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:6.5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Mark
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

.Let's paddle on the beautiful Stone Mountain Park Lake.  Stone Mountain park is one of Atlanta's premier destinations housing many fun and exicting activites. We will see the park from a different point of view for a change, the Lake!

Our trip will take us around most of the lakes shoreline, under the covered bridge, past the Golf Course and Campground then back to the main boat slip. We will be stopping for a snack/drink approximately half way through the paddle.

You are required to bring your own boat for this event. Hardshell Kayaks or Canoes are required. This is a 6.5 mile paddle so please ensure you can manage this distance comfortably especially if the wind picks up.  You must be able to swim - This is a Stone Mountain requirement for all persons in a canoe or kayak.

This event may be cancelled if there is a greater than a 20% chance of rain.

There is a parking fee to enter the park; however, free public parking is available in Stone Mountain Village. If you visit SM Park a few times a year or more, it is more cost effective to buy an annual pass.

Our route:


Required Items to Bring:
  • Boat (Canoe or Kayak), and Paddle.
  • PFD - Type I, II, III, or IV
  • Food/Snacks
  • Water (At least 1L)
  • Layered clothing appropriate for weather changes
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera and/or Binoculars.
  • Dry bag to keep gear dry and protected.
  • Bacon

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Enter Stone Mountain Park at the Main Entrance from Exit 8 of US 78 E. Once you have gone through the main entrance take your first left onto Stonewall Jackson Drive, follow this around by the campground and across the dam, once you cross the dam take the first immediate right into the Boat Ramp Car Park. If you come to the Marriott entrance you have gone too far.

Additional directions and maps can be found at: 

http://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx

Below is an aerial view of the boat ramp:


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


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