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Cherokee Trail and Stone Mountain Hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: Cherokee Trail and Stone Mountain Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Aug 28 2012  5:45 pm >> Tue, Aug 28 2012 9:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Aug 24 2012 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Aug 28 2012 3:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Eva
Aaron
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


We will be begin the hike at the Confederate Hall parking lot (near the restrooms) and head to the Cherokee trail where we will follow it around Stone Mountain finishing back where we started at the restrooms.  After completing the circuit of Stone Mountain, we will hike at an Easy to Moderate pace to the top via an alternative route through the woods. We will spend a short period of time at the top taking in the view and some photos before descending down the main trail to the parking lot.


The hike will be approximately 7 miles and will involve some steep sections so please bring appropriate footwear.

As it will be getting dark towards the end of the hike, it is recommended to bring a small headlamp or flashlight for the last section of the hike.

Free parking is available at MARTA PARK n RIDE parking lot. It is less than a half mile walk to the park and the West entrance gate is near our meeting area.

If you have any questions please contact Eva or Aaron.

(Thanks Tony C. for the picture!)


Required Items to Bring:
  • Water or sports drink - at least one liter Hiking poles
  • Sturdy hike shoes with good tread
  • Small led flashlight or head lamp
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Hiking poles
  • Camera
  • Snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions: To the rear entrance: From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Take Exit 5, stay right for a half mile and then exit to E. Ponce/Stone Mtn. Village. At the end of the ramp turn left. Drive a mile or so into town. Turn left on East Mountain (you will see a German Restaurant on your right) and go straight until you get to the entrance.    

MARTA PARK & RIDE LOT
For the MARTA parking: Turn left on East Mountain and turn right on Fourth Street. There you will find the MARTA park and ride. 

Free public parking in Stone Mountain Village From Hwy 78 take exit 5 - stay right for a half mile - then a quick exit to E. Ponce/Stone Mtn. Village.

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: For more information about Stone Mountain Park, go to:  http://www.stonemountainpark.com/

 


Notes:
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