She’ll be Coming Around the Mountain: Stone Mt. Cherokee Trail Hike - Wed, Dec 5 2012

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She’ll be Coming Around the Mountain: Stone Mt. Cherokee Trail Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: She’ll be Coming Around the Mountain: Stone Mt. Cherokee Trail Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Dec 5 2012  2:45 pm >> Wed, Dec 5 2012 4:45 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 28 2012 5:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Dec 5 2012 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Chad C
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We'll hike the 5 mile Cherokee Trail at a brisk pace. (Not a fitness hike, but not a stroll in the park, either... we have to finish the 5 miles in 2 hours.)  We'll meet at the restrooms  near Confederate Hall (West Entrance to the park) and hike counter-clockwise around the mountain, starting with a walk through the Nature Center and continuing past the lakes and the Grist Mill.  

There's a sunset hike at 4:45 pm, so you might consider adding that event to the hike around the mountain if you can stay for it.  It's a separate registration, so be sure to sign up for both if you want to catch the sunset on top of the mountain. 

We will leave on time! If you're running late, you are welcome to try to catch up with us.  Our route will be counter-clockwise around the trail.


Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes (the trails are not too steep, but there are some hills and roots and  unevenness on the paths).
Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

•jacket in case of cold weather


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Parking in the park lot:  $10 

Directions: 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. The parking lot will be immediately after. We’ll meet behind Confederate Hall near the walk up trail.


Additional directions and maps can be found at: 

http://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx


Notes:

Remember to bring $10 for parking in the Confederate Hall lot. 


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