7S7W-2: Arabia Mountain - Sat, Jul 27 2024

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7S7W-2: Arabia Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Arabia Mountain

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 27 2024 6:00 am >> Sat, Jul 27 2024 9:00 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jul 17 2024 7:07 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 26 2024 7:07 pm

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

6.8 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kiran

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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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

7S7W = 7 Sunrises in 7 Weeks!

SUNRISE: 06:47 AM

Calling all Early Birds! This "7 sunrises over 7 weeks" series of hikes around ATL has a three-fold purpose:

1. Beat the summer heat,

2. Catch a spectacular sunrise, and

3. Get your daily workout in before breakfast.

So, what's not to like?

Series #3 - Arabia Mountain: We'll start bright and early at the small parking lot near the AWARE Wildlife Center, hike around Mountain Lake before heading up to the summit in time for the sunrise, ooh and aah as the glowing orb appears over the horizon (fingers crossed for only high level clouds), hike down the southern face of the rock, circle around Arabia Lake via the Forest Trail, before returning to the parking lot. Ta daa!

DISCLAIMER: This is a brisk hike with 500+ foot elevation gain and some rock scrambling. So, if you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slower pace, please sit this one out!

Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate gear

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

HEADLAMP (or suitable illumination device)

Water, and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

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

Trekking poles

Hat

Snack

Camera

Dark chocolate (for Kiran)!

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

A few days before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions.

Notes:

Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!
Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.
If you need to get in touch, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME and details. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.
I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE! However, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.

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

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event.

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

In order to earn credit for this event, participants must complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.