Stone Mountain Sunset Hike - Last sunset after 6:00pm for 2012. - Sat, Nov 3 2012

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Stone Mountain Sunset Hike - Last sunset after 6:00pm for 2012.


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Stone Mountain Sunset Hike - Last sunset after 6:00pm for 2012.  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 3 2012  6:00 pm >> Sat, Nov 3 2012 7:30 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Oct 31 2012 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Nov 3 2012 4:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:2.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
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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:5
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This Saturday is the last day we'll see sunsets after 6:00pm for the year - time falls back an hour on Sunday -, and the weather will be in the low 70's. So, why not join us for a casual, social, and fun hike to the top of Stone Mountain!  What better way to end a weekend and witness the final long day of the year than with your AOC friends! 

We will be hiking the Walk-Up Trail going to the top of Stone Mountain fom the Confederate Hall parking lot and back.  The round trip is about two and half miles.

This is a casual and social hike up the mountain, so you can choose your own pace - there is no rush.  At the top of the mountain, we will hang out for awhile, socialize, chat, take pics, and enjoy the scenic view from the top. 

On the way down, we will stop and watch the sunset from our usual vantage point.  On some past hikes, Guitar Tony has seranaded us while the red dusk slowly slipped below the downtown horizon. Will that happen again?  I don't know, but it might.

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

Free parking is available at Stone Mountain Village (Please note: The MARTA lot is currently closed. Use directions below only as a guide into Stone Mountain Village and look for parking elsewhere in the Village - Plenty closer to the train tracks on Main Street). 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. 
  • Trail Snacks or Energy bar
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Energy bars or trail snacks etc
  • Camera
  • Clothes that will keep you warm.

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.


 
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.   -    For GPS use 995 4th St, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
 

Notes:

Parking fee inside the park is $10/- or get an annual pass for $35 if you plan on visiting the park more than 3 times.


Important Links -

Stone Mountain Park Trail Map

Map to Stone Mountain Village free parking



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