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Stone Mountain to Atlanta and Back with Lunch at German Rest. After




The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Bike: Stone Mountain to Atlanta and Back with Lunch at German Rest. After  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 4 2015  9:00 am >> Sat, Apr 4 2015 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 19 2015 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 4 2015 7:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:32 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Trena
Tom
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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: 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us for a scenic afternoon ride on the Stone Mountain Trail.

We will begin at the Conferate Hall parking area at Stone Mountain by restrooms near walk up trail (see directions below). We'll ride 16 miles each way (32 total miles) from Stone Mountain Park to the the Carter Center and back to Stone Mountain Park at a 10 to 12 mph modest pace. We'll ride through Candler Park, Decatur, Avondale Estates, Clarkston.

Those interested can join us for lunch at the German Restuarant at Stone Mountain Village after the ride.

For the majority of the time you do not need to contend with cars.  That said, you will have some sections where you will be on the road.  These roads are typically not very crowded on the weekends, but, just in case, you need to be prepared for traffic and be comfortable riding on the road.  This is NOT the Silver Comet. Additionally there are many intersections which the Path Trail intersects the road. 

Note: This ride will have 1 or 2 stops and we will also be traveling on open roads for about 3 miles each way, so we will be staying together as a group during the ride. All riders are expected to obey all traffic laws while participating. Also there are rest rooms at Stone Mountain Park, but facilities along the route are limited.


Required Items to Bring:


Bike
Helmet
Water

Bike lock
Trail Mix or other energy snacks

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

Cycling Gloves

Bike lock

Money for Lunch


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://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx

 


Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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