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Bike Ride from Stone Mountain to the Carter Center, optional lunch after




The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Stone Mountain   Bike: Bike Ride from Stone Mountain to the Carter Center, optional lunch after  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 26 2016  8:00 am >> Sat, Mar 26 2016 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 15 2016 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 25 2016 12:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:32 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Stacey Johnson
Trena
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us for a scenic ride from Stone Mountain to the Carter Center on bike via the PATH Trail. 

We will meet at Stone Mountain, behind Confederate Hall near the walk up trail. We'll ride 16 miles each way (32 total miles) to the Carter Center at a 10 to 12 mph modest pace. We'll ride through Clarkston, Avondale Estates, Decatur, Candler Park and Inman Park on the PATH trail then will turn around at the Carter Center after a short break and make our way back to Stone Mountain.

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 cae, you need to be prepared for traffic and be comfortable riding on the road.  This is NOT the Silver Comet Trail.  Additionally there are many intersections which the Path Trail intersects the road.  YOU MUST WEAR A HELMET. 

After the ride we will have lunch at the Village Corner Restaurant in Stone Mountain Village if you wish to join us (optional).  

Note:  This ride will have 1 or 2 stops.   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.

https://pathfoundation.org/trails#lmm_19fd61eb 


Required Items to Bring:


Bike
HELMET
Water
Trail Mix or other energy snacks

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

 

Cycling Gloves
Rain Jacket in the event it rains


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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.