Stone Mountain sunset

Forecast looks great for Sunday..mostly sunny, but hopefully a few clouds will stick around for the sunset.     

This is a short hike but I plan to arrive there earlier for some extra mileage, so you of course you can do the same if you'd like.

Total distance is about 2.5 miles and elevation gain is 700 feet.  Everyone can hike up at their own pace.  It should take no more than about 30 min to reach the summit,  We will take a short 1/2 mi walk around the eastern edge of the mtn and then return to the top for the sunset.

Then feel free to hang out up there a bit or go ahead and head down...You should bring a headlamp or flashlight if you plan to wait awhile, but otherwise you'd be fine without one.

Sunset is at 5:41 PM.


We will meet near the start of the walk-up trail near the parking lot beside Confederate Hall. There is a $10 fee to drive into the Park; however, free parking is available in Stone Mountain Village. See directions below...

If you would like to try the free public parking, there is a Marta Park and Ride on Fourth Street in Stone Mountain Village. From there it is a less than a half mile walk on East Mountain Street into the Park and you will end up right at the start of the walk-up trail where we are meeting.


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Additional directions and maps can be found at:
http://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx

To the main entrance- From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Travel about 7 miles and take Exit 8.  After entering the Park, proceed straight ahead. The road will fork in about 1 mile - stay to the right. Continue to follow the road for another mile. Confederate Hall will be on your left. The parking lot will be immediately after. We will meet behind Confederate Hall, right outside of the railroad track and near the restrooms...at the start of the walk up trail.