STONE MOUNTAIN'S Cherokee and King Island Trails (about 6.5 miles)

[OPTIONAL: If you would like to climb to the top of Stone Mt. before we hike the Cherokee and King Island Trails you can meet me at the bathrooms near Confederate Hall by 7:45. We will go up and down then meet the remainder of the group by 8:45 am. This is an additional 2 miles and will take about an hour].

Our hike for the Cherokee and King Island Trails starts at 9:00 sharp, so we will meet at the bathrooms near Confederate Hall at 8:45. If you don't have a pass you can park at St. Michael & All Angels Church at 6780 James B River Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain. After you park walk to the West Gate entrance of the Park. This will take you no more than 15 minutes. Honestly, parking at the church is the best option as it gets very crowded at Stone Mountain Park on Saturday mornings and finding a parking place, even if you have a pass, is difficult (unless you want to get there early).

We will hike on the Cherokee Trail until we get to the Covered Bridge where we will do the mile+ on King's Island, then back on the Cherokee. That will be approximately 6.5 miles when we finish. (If you went up and down the Mountain first that will be 8.5 miles for you). There will be a very short break at the Gristmill for bathrooms/snack. It's a very scenic hike that takes us past two lakes, an old-time gristmill, and a historic covered bridge, and offers great views of the mountain. This is not a tough trail. It has some ups and downs, a few areas of climbing over small rocks and granite, and there are several exposed roots to maneuver, but is otherwise mostly well-tended and wooded trails. We will maintain a moderate but steady pace (about 2.5) as we want to finish close to our posted time. This is not a beginner hike due to the distance.

Bring snacks, water, comfortable clothing. There is no carpool set up for this event.
Need more info? Have a concern? Text Cinde, 770-402-9720