Stone Mountain, Sunrise and Starbucks!

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Stone Mountain, Sunrise and Starbucks!

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stone Mountain Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 24 2016 6:00 am >> Sun, Jul 24 2016 7:30 am

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jun 21 2016 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 23 2016 1:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

2 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Trena
Libby G

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

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Number Registered So Far:

20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will meet in front of the Confederate Hall restrooms at 6:00 a.m. for a brief introduction before we head to the top to wait for Sunrise. We want to get up to the top around 6:30 because the morning twilight starts about 30 minutes before sunrise which is at 6:44 a.m. Bring a blanket or something to sit on and a camera to capture the (hopefully) glorious sunrise.

We will bring some Starbucks coffee and donuts to the top with us to share with everyone. If you prefer something different, please feel free to bring your own beverage or snack of choice.

There will be plenty of early morning light to see the way, but you can bring a headlamp or flashlight if you like. We will take the yellow walk up trail, so if you arrive a few minutes late, just meet us at the top.

The park gates open at 5:00 a.m. and traffic should not be a problem, so time your arrival accordingly. Please take the time to look at the park map and your parking options in order to be on time.

This event will be cancelled in the event of severe weather.

Required Items to Bring:

sturdy hiking shoes with good traction
head lamp or LED flashlight

Recommended Items to Bring:
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camera
breakfast or morning snack
windbreaker or rain gear if necessary
yoga mat or blanket to sit on
head lamp or small flashlight

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions To Confederate Hall Parking Lot:

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. We will meet outside the restrooms at the start of the walk up trail.

There is free public parking in Stone Mountain Village but I cannot guarantee that the gate will be open on the walking path. To get to the Village, take Hwy 78 take exit 5 - stay right for a half mile - then a quick exit to E. Ponce/Stone Mtn. Village. At the end of the ramp turn left. Drive a mile or so into the village. You can park at the red caboose in front of the police station and take the paved path into the park. You will need to give yourself extra time to walk the mile to our meeting spot next to Confederate Hall.

The parking fee at Stone Mountain is $15 unless you have annual pass.

Notes:

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