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Stone Mountain Cherokee Trail




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 14 2017  2:00 pm >> Sat, Jan 14 2017 4:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Jan 12 2017 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 14 2017 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jerry K
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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: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us for a hike along the Cherokee Trail in Stone Mountain Park. We will meet at the Confederate Hall area, next the to Restroom building, by the wall.  We will go around the base of the mountain completing a 5.5 mile hike in approximately 2-2.5 hours. this is NOT A FITNESS HIKE. We will stop as needed, most likely at the Grist Mill for a quick break. The trail condition will be dependent on the current weather, so we will anticipate a slower pace in case of less than great traction.  


Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking foot wear

Water

Money for parking pass, unless you have an annual one. $15 to park at Stone Mountain per day. $40 annual pass.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Clothing suitable for current weather conditions at time of event


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.

 Free parking is typically available near the red Caboose Visitor Center and on Main Street. Please allow sufficient time to get to meeting place if using the free parking option. 


Additional directions and maps can be found at: http://stonemountainpark.com/de fault.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.