Stone Mountain Scenic Hike - New Date

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Stone Mountain Scenic Hike - New Date

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stone Mountain Park

Hike: Stone Mountain Scenic Hike - New Date

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Nov 13 2023 10:00 am >> Mon, Nov 13 2023 12:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Nov 7 2023 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Nov 13 2023 6:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kian
Pam M

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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)

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Itinerary:

Welcome to the Stone Mountain Scenic Hike! Kian’s second co-leading hike with Pam M.

Please arrive 10 minutes early and meet at the base of the Walk-Up trail near the bathroom. We will group up, get situated and start the hike promptly at 10:00 am.

We will hike clockwise around the mountain beginning with the Connecting Trail from our meeting place. This 6 mile trek will focus on the scenic routes of the Connecting Trail, Cherokee Trail, King’s Trail and Garden Nature Trail. This is not a fitness hike; we will trek at a moderate pace taking in the surrounding nature and beautiful fall colors. We will enjoy continuous views of the Venable Lake and Stone Mountain Lake, and also easy access to various historic areas. A few noteworthy attractions we will encounter along the way are the Grist Mill, the Memorial Lawn, the Covered Bridge and Indian Island.

There will be breaks for hydration and also opportunity for a restroom break at the Grist Mill site.

Nestled in 3200 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features outdoor recreational activities, seasonal family-friendly attractions, and 15 miles of hiking and walking trails.

https://stonemountainpark.com

Difficulty

The trails are mostly flat with modest elevation gain. We will hike at a comfortable pace around 2.5 miles per hour. Please be prepared to keep pace with the group for 6 miles.

Amenities

Parking facility, park admission booth, restroom facility, and informational signage

Parking

Daily parking pass is $20

Annual parking pass is $40

Parking passes can be purchased on site or online at https://stonemountainpark.com/tickets-specials/parking

Required Items to Bring:

Fluid for hydration

Hiking/walking shoes with good traction

Appropriate clothing for weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Address: 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd Stone Mountain, GA 30083

GPS coordinates: 33.8106339, -84.1620492

From Dahlonega/Cumming/Alpharetta (via GA 400)
Take GA 400 South to I-285 East. Once on I-285 East, go past I-85 to Exit 39B, the U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Travel 7.7 miles and take exit 8, the Stone Mountain Park Main Entrance. Follow the exit ramp to the East Gate entrance of Stone Mountain Park.

Notes:

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