She’ll be Comin’ ’Round the Mountain: Stone Mt. Cherokee Trail Hike - Fri, Dec 5 2014

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She’ll be Comin’ ’Round the Mountain: Stone Mt. Cherokee Trail Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: She’ll be Comin’ ’Round the Mountain: Stone Mt. Cherokee Trail Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Dec 5 2014  11:00 am >> Fri, Dec 5 2014 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Dec 4 2014 1:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 5 2014 11:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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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: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We'll take a moderate pace around Stone Mountain for this hike. It will be a great chance for folks to try out the trail around the mountain without fightning to keep up with the group.  If you can handle the distance and some short hills, give it a try! We'll follow the Cherokee Trail, also known as the Stone Mountain Loop, as it circles the mountain for a hike of about 5 miles.  Beware - - simply because of the terrain and occasional hills, this is NOT an easy hike; at a faster pace, it would be a D3.   

We'll meet at the bathroom building next to Confederate Hall (near the WEST gate to the park) and hike clockwise around the mountain, starting with a walk past the stone carving and the laser show meadow.  We'll continue past the Grist Mill and the lakes, ending our hike through the Nature Center.  This hike will not be going up the mountain. We'll start our hike promptly at 11 am. Please arrive about 10 minutes early to check in, meet the other hikers, and use the restroom.  

There is a $10 fee for parking in the lot inside Stone Mountain, unless you have an annual pass.


Required Items to Bring:

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

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

rain jacket or poncho in case of rain

hiking poles if you like to use them.


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. 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://www.stonemountainpark.com/activities/map/overview.aspx


Notes:
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