Stone Mountain-Easter Sunrise - Sun, Apr 5 2015

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Stone Mountain-Easter Sunrise


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Stone Mountain-Easter Sunrise  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 5 2015  6:20 am >> Sun, Apr 5 2015 8:00 am
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 31 2015 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Apr 5 2015 6:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 40 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:2.2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Rafiq
Tom
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Few years ago I was doing solo early morning hike & I see score of poeple walking down. It was Easter Morning &  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 to watch the service. Those who want to pray can do that too. We will start in dark at 6.20 AM sharp to make it to the top at 7.00AM. Sunrise time is 7.20AM. After sunrise & prayer service we will descent back to parking lot.

OPTIONAL:

I will do one more round to the top & back. Anybody wants to stay back & join are most welcome.  



We will meet at Confederate Hall Parking Lot.

Watch the weather! This event will cancel 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 6:10 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.