Stone Mountain-Easter Sunrise - Sun, Mar 31 2013

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Stone Mountain-Easter Sunrise


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 31 2013  6:15 am >> Sun, Mar 31 2013 10:00 am
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 25 2013 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Mar 31 2013 5:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6.5 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:14
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Two years ago I was doing solo early morning hike and I see score of poeple walking down. It turned out that Stone Mountain sunrise association do Easter Sunrise prayer service every year. I registered that event in the momery and now its time to hike to the top with AOC buddies and watch the service and those who want to pray are most welcome to do that.

Easter Sunrise Service



We will start in dark at 6.20 AM sharp to make it to the top at 7.00AM. Sunrise time is 7.26AM. After sun comes up, we will descent and will do the loop around the mountain (Clockwise). This is a five mile loop, the totoal hiking distance for this hike would be 6.5-7 miles.


In addition to see the sunrise and Easter Services, the goal of this hike is to enjoy a vigorous workout too. We will take two breaks, first one at top of stone mountain and other at Grist Mills for restroom and a quick snack. We will maintian an average pace of about 2.75 miles per hour.



We will meet at Confederate Hall Parking Lot.

Watch the weather! This event will be cancelled due to rain. Portions of the trail consists of exposed granite on steep slopes. It is simply too slippery and dangerous when wet. You will be notified via email earlier if the event has been cancelled. Likewise, a "cancelled" notice for the event will appear on the AOC calendar.

Meet at 6:15 AM - the hike starts at 6:20AM sharp!

Any questions - email me.


Required Items to Bring:

 

  • about 2-3 litres of water or sports drink
  • light hiking boots or trail runners
  • an extra layer (just in case if you feel cold while waiting for sunrise)
  • Light (as first 45 minutes of hike will be in dark)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • energy bars or trail snacks etc
  • Extra snacks or breakfast of your choice.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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.  Look for the large Confederate Hall parking lot on your left where we park during the hike.  We'll gather at our "usual AOC meetup spot," by the stone restroom building at the base of the Walk-Up Trail

You can also enter through the West Gate entrance, in Stone Mountain Village. If you enter here, turn right through the gate and you're just almost to the Confederate Hall parking lot on your left.

 

Map to Stone Mountain Village free parking


Notes:




Important Links -

Stone Mountain Park Trail Map



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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.