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Stone Mountain - Cherokee Trail and Summit




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Stone Mountain - Cherokee Trail and Summit   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 2 2023  9:00 am >> Sat, Sep 2 2023 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 30 2023 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 2 2023 8:30 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ron Walker
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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:3
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 loop around Stone Mountain on the Cherokee Trail and then a climb to the top of the Mountain for some views of the surrounding area.

We will begin the hike at base of the Walk-up trail (at the restrooms). We will hike the Cherokee Trail around the mountain, then climb to the top and enjoy the views.  We then go down the mountain ending where we started.

Sorry, no dogs - dogs are not allowed on the walk-up trail.


The Hike will start from the walk-up trail restrooms - PLEASE BE THERE AT LEAST 5 MINUTES EARLY FOR SIGN-IN AND INTRODUCTIONS.


Required Items to Bring:

- Good hiking or cross training shoes
- Fluids to stay hydrated

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

- Snack
- Camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Vehicle access to Stone Mountain Park: $20 per day, or $40 for 12 months.

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.  Look for the large Confederate Hall parking lot on your left where we park during the hike.  We'll gather at our "usual AOC meetup spot," by the stone restroom building at the base of the Walk-Up Trail

You can also enter through the West Gate entrance, in Stone Mountain Village. If you enter here, turn right through the gate and you're just almost to the Confederate Hall parking lot on your left.

Stone Mountain  map: 

https://stonemountainpark.com/maps/

 


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


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