She’ll be Coming Around the Mountain: Stone Mt. Cherokee Trail LITE

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She’ll be Coming Around the Mountain: Stone Mt. Cherokee Trail LITE

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stone Mountain Park

Hike: She’ll be Coming Around the Mountain: Stone Mt. Cherokee Trail LITE

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 12 2016 7:30 am >> Sun, Jun 12 2016 10:00 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jun 8 2016 5:55 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jun 12 2016 7:30 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Let's get up early today to make parking easier at Stone Mountain and to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures. Plus, it will leave you lots of time to get your chores done during the rest of the day.

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 fighting 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 - - because of the occasionally rough terrain and undulating 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 counter-clockwise around the mountain, starting with a walk down the railroad tracks past the Nature Center. Then we'll head into the woods, along the lake, through the Grist Mill area, and finally through the meadow with the beautiful stone carving. This hike will not be going up the mountain. We'll start our hike promptly at 7:30 am. Please arrive about 10 minutes early to check in, meet the other hikers, and use the restroom.

There is a $15 fee for parking in the lot inside Stone Mountain, unless you have an annual pass.

Required Items to Bring:

Fluids (Electrolyte enchanced preferred) - - Do NOT plan to hike without plenty to drink!

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

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:

If you don't have an annual pass, there is a $15 parking fee inside the Stone Mountain park. Allow extra time if you park in the Stone Mt. Village area and walk into the park.

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