Early Morning Hike - Cherokee Trail and Stone Mountain - Sun, Sep 30 2012

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Early Morning Hike - Cherokee Trail and Stone Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Early Morning Hike - Cherokee Trail and Stone Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Sep 30 2012  8:00 am >> Sun, Sep 30 2012 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Sun, Sep 23 2012 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 29 2012 8:00 pm
Event Duration:Approx 3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Aaron
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


We will be begin the hike at the Confederate Hall parking lot (near the restrooms) and head to the Cherokee trail where we will follow it around Stone Mountain finishing back where we started at the restrooms.  After completing the circuit of Stone Mountain, we will hike at an Easy to Moderate pace to the top via an alternative route through the woods. We will spend a short period of time at the top taking in the view and some photos before descending down the main trail to the parking lot.

The hike will be approximately 7 miles and will involve some steep sections so please bring appropriate footwear.

Free parking is available at MARTA PARK n RIDE parking lot. It is less than a half mile walk to the park and the West entrance gate is near our meeting area.

If you have any questions please contact Aaron.

Thanks TonyC for the great picture and also the Marta Park and Ride Lot Map!!!


Required Items to Bring:
  • Water or sports drink - at least one liter
  • Sturdy hike shoes with good tread
  • Comfortable Lightweight Clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Hiking poles
  • Camera
  • Snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions: To the rear entrance: From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Take Exit 5, stay right for a half mile and then 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 (you will see a German Restaurant on your right) and go straight until you get to the entrance.    

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.

MARTA PARK & RIDE LOT 

If you would like to try the free MARTA public parking, there is a Park and Ride lot 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.





Notes:

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: For more information about Stone Mountain Park, go to:  http://www.stonemountainpark.com/


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