Stone Mountain - Sunset & Moon Magic - Wed, Oct 12 2011

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Stone Mountain - Sunset & Moon Magic


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Stone Mountain - Sunset & Moon Magic  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Oct 12 2011  6:00 pm >> Wed, Oct 12 2011 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Oct 9 2011 11:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Oct 12 2011 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Rafiq
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will be hiking the Walk-Up Trail going to the top of Stone Mountain from the Confederate Hall parking lot and back. Up and back is about two miles, everybody can choose their own speed.

This is a sunset and moon gazing hike (forecast is cloudy so no guarantees).

At the top of the mountain, we will hang out to see the sunset and wait for the moon to come up. It would be one night after full moon, therefore big enough to give feeling of full moon. We will take pictures and and enjoy the scenic view from the top.

THE HIKE WILL START FROM THE CONFEDERATE HALL PARKING LOT NEAR THE BATHROOMS AT 6:00 PM.

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!

I WILL DO AN EXTRA ROUND TO THE TOP & BACK STARTING AT 4.45 PM. THIS EXTRA ROUND IS NOT PART OF OFFICIAL INTINERARY. IF YOU DESIRE TO JOIN ME AT 4.45 (For Pre-Hike Warm Up Round), THEN PLEASE TEXT OR EMAIL ME or MENTION IN THE SIGN UP NOTE.

Required Items to Bring:

  • Bottle water
  • Hiking boots or trail shoes, running shoes, etc. 
  • Trail Snacks or Energy bar
  • Extra Layer as it would be windy and chilly at the top.
  • Falsh Light /lamp.
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Energy bars or trail snacks etc
  • Camera

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:
1. This is a rain or shine hike.

2. Sunset forecast is 7.07 P

3. I rated this hike as D2, but if you are new to hiking then it would probably feel like a D3 to you.

4. The parking fee inside the park is $10/- or if you have annual pass.

5. Initially I posted this hike for Oct 13th, but changed it due to a schedule conlfict. The change was made before the registration opening time.

Important Links -

Stone Mountain Park Trail Map

Map to Stone Mountain Village free parking



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