Stone Mountain #4 : Up and Back - Sat, Aug 17 2024

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Stone Mountain #4 : Up and Back


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Stone Mountain #4 : Up and Back  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 17 2024  4:00 pm >> Sat, Aug 17 2024 5:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Aug 3 2024 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 16 2024 11:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mahsheed
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


We will be hiking the main trail going to the top of Stone Mountain from the Confederate Hall parking lot and back.  Up and back is about two miles. 

This is hike #4 of four up and back today!

 

 

Additional Notes:

1. Cost of parking is $20 for the day and $40 annual pass.


2. Restrooms are available.
 
3. Free parking is available at MARTA PARK n RIDE parking lot. It is less than a half mile walk to the park and the entrance is near our meeting area. Please take the time to look at the park map and parking options in order to be on time!

 


Required Items to Bring:

 

 

Bottle water

Hiking boots or trail shoes, running shoes, etc. 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  MEETING POINT

Directions To Confederate Hall Parking Lot:

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. (Careful - there's a stop sign in front of Confederate Hall for those entering the West Gate.) The parking lot will be immediately after. Wait for the group near the walk up trail.


MARTA PARK & RIDE LOT
Free public parking in Stone Mountain Village

From Hwy 78 take exit 5 - stay right for a half mile - then a quick exit to E. Ponce/Stone Mtn. Village. At the end of the ramp turn left. Drive a mile or so into town. Turn left on East Mountain. Turn right on Fourth Street. There you will find the MARTA park and ride.
 

Notes:

Parking fee inside the park is $20 or $40 for annual pass.


Important Links -

Stone Mountain Park Trail Map

Map to Stone Mountain Village free parking



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