Stone Mountain sunset - behind ATL skyline

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Stone Mountain sunset - behind ATL skyline

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stone Mountain, GA

Hike: Stone Mountain sunset - behind ATL skyline

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Feb 20 2012 5:00 pm >> Fri, Feb 17 2012 9:36 pm

Registration Opens:

Fri, Feb 17 2012 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Feb 20 2012 4:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

2.5 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Tony C

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Itinerary:

Ok we just did this hike on Friday and lucked out with a superb sunset...(see pic above). The sun will set behind the downtown ATL skyline for another week or so. These Stone Mtn sunset hikes are always good, so this just adds another fun element to them.

If you can't get there by 5pm, feel free to arrive whenever you can and just meet us at the top...as you probably know, the trail is very busy and easy to follow.

Everyone can head up at their own pace. It should take no more than about 20-30 min to reach the summit, We will take a short 1/2 mi walk around the eastern side of the mtn and then return to the top to enjoy the views and wait for the sunset at 6:26 PM. Total distance is only about 2.5 miles and elevation gain about 700 feet.

You may want to bring a headlamp or flashlight if you don't want to head down immediately after the sunset. I will be taking the gravel road down, as footing is easier in low light (or in the dark), but you can head down earlier and take the main trail back down if you prefer. But check out the road if you haven't before as it comes out right at the same place as the main trail and much easier (and safer).

We will meet near the start of the walk-up trail near the parking lot beside Confederate Hall. There is a $10 fee to drive into the Park; however, free parking is available in Stone Mountain Village. See directions below...

Required Items to Bring:
shoes or boots with good traction

Recommended Items to Bring:
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jacket, hat, gloves (can get windy up there)
camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

If you would like to try the free public parking, there is a Marta Park and Ride on Fourth Street in Stone Mountain Village. From there it is a less than a half mile walk on East Mountain Street into the Park and you will end up right at the start of the walk-up trail where we are meeting.

Additional directions and maps can be found at:
http://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx

To the main entrance- From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Travel about 7 miles and take Exit 8. After entering the Park, proceed straight ahead. The road will fork in 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 will meet behind Confederate Hall, right outside of the railroad track and near the restrooms...at the start of the walk up trail.

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