🥾 Stone Mountain Loop Hike — December Adventure (Carpool Optional!)

⏰ Hike Start Time: 11:00 AM

📍 Trail: Stone Mountain Loop — Stone Mountain State Park
🏞 Distance: ~4.9 miles • Moderate rating on AllTrails
🔗 AllTrails Link:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/stone-mountain-loop-trail

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## 🚗 Carpool Option (Optional)

For anyone who wants to ride together, we’ll be meeting in Renaissance Park:
📍 Carpool Meet Location: First parking lot on the left
⏰ Meet Time: 9:00 AM
I can fit 8 total people in my car.
Others are welcome to volunteer their vehicles — just plan to leave with the same group you arrived with so no one gets stranded.
Carpooling isn’t required — you can always drive on your own.

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## 📍 If You’re Driving Yourself

Please plan to arrive at the trailhead by 11:00 AM.
Cell service can be spotty, so be sure to:
✔️ Download AllTrails map offline
✔️ Download offline Google/Apple Maps
✔️ Save the trailhead location ahead of time
We will meet at the trail’s starting point at 11 AM before starting the loop.

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## 🥾 Hike Details

Stone Mountain Loop is rated Moderate on AllTrails.
Expect:

• Steady elevation gain
• Rocky sections
• A few slick spots if the weather has been wet
• Gorgeous views atop the granite dome

If you’re newer to hiking, this is a great challenge — but please be honest about your fitness level so the group stays together comfortably.

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## 💧 What to Bring

Hydrate well in the days leading up to the hike.
For the hike itself, bring:

• 1–2 liters of water
• A protein-rich snack for breaks
• Trail-appropriate footwear
• Layers for changing temps
• Optional: trekking poles, gloves, hat, etc.

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## 🍽️ Post-Hike Food (Vibe-Based Plan)

We’ll probably grab food after the hike somewhere nearby —
options and cell service may vary, so we'll just go with the vibes and see what’s open and looks good.
Great chance to socialize and relax after the climb.