2ND GROUP: After-Work Hike at Emory's Beautiful Lullwater Park - Wed, Aug 26 2009

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2ND GROUP: After-Work Hike at Emory's Beautiful Lullwater Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Free Emory campus parking at 1900 Starvine Way, Atlanta, GA 30322
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Aug 26 2009  6:15 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Tue, Aug 11 2009 10:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Aug 25 2009 10:00 pm
Event Duration:2.25 hours – about 4 miles
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Charlie Cottingham
Taressa
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

SPECIAL NOTE,  AUG 17:  Because Rhett Smith's Lullwater Park hike roster filled up so rapidly we decided to form a group of his wait-listed hikers (led by Charlie) which will meet at the same time and place, but will take a slightly different itinerary of trails to ensure that we don't "overwhelm" the terrain or inconvenience other Emory campus hikers.  We've taken the liberty of reassigning Rhett's initial wait list to become this "2nd Group."  Additional AOCers are welcome to sign up for either event's wait list.
 
OVERVIEW:  A well-kept secret among hikers, joggers and dog walkers, Lullwater Park is a "crown jewel" of the Emory University campus in NE Atlanta.  The 185-acre forested nature preserve boasts an extensive trail system that takes visitors around beautiful Candler Lake, past the Emory president's "Lullwater Estate" mansion, along the banks of South Fork Peachtree Creek with its old mill ruins & waterfalls, and over the creek via a new $177,000 210-foot-long suspension footbridge.  The scenic creekside trails connect conveniently to the more recently developed "Hahn Woods" park at the western end of Emory's forest.

WHEN & WHERE?  We’ll gather at 6:15 PM in the parking lot of the Clifton School, 1900 Starvine Way, Atlanta, GA 30322—see detailed Directions below, and keep in mind that 5:00 to 6:00 PM is the heart of rush hour so allow plenty of drive time!  After 6:00 PM on weekdays (and all day on Sat & Sun) this day-care facility for children of Emory personnel kindly offers free parking for Lullwater Park visitors.
 
HIKE:  After introducing one another and taking care of signing our AOC waiver forms, we’ll begin the hike at about 6:30 PM and take a moderate pace, with occasional stops and photo-ops at scenic spots along the way—about 4 miles total.  We expect to be back at our vehicles by dusk—about 8:30 PM. 

OPTIONAL - eat out at a nearby restaurant (choices include Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean)

“RAIN OR SHINE EVENT”:  We’ll plan to go ahead with the event unless the forecast (as of about 9:00 AM on the day of the hike) calls for a high likelihood of strong thunderstorms during our 6-9 PM hike time that evening—in which case I’ll email everyone by about 10:00 AM and post “cancelled” for the event on the AOC website.  If only isolated or light storms are expected, please be prepared by bringing appropriate rain gear.

 

FOR MORE on LULLWATER PARK including PHOTOS & HISTORY: Go to http://www.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS/about/lullwater.htm —also http://www.yelp.com/biz/lullwater-park-atlanta  and http://www.environment.emory.edu/ecology/lullwater.shtml


Required Items to Bring:

• Wear comfortable well-broken-in Athletic Shoes or Hiking Boots with a coarse tread and Lightweight Clothing appropriate for the weather, including Rain Gear if showers are forecast.

• Hydrate in advance and carry in your pack a filled Water Bottle or two (or other favorite soft beverages)—or if you have one, your filled "Camelbak" hydration system. 

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

• Consider bringing your Camera—also perhaps lightweight Binoculars if you have a pair, for birding, etc.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From the "SPAGHETTI JUNCTION" I-85 / I-285 INTERCHANGE in NE Metro Atlanta:

1) Take I-85 South toward Atlanta about 4 miles and exit at Exit #91 "Clairmont Road."

2) Turn Left onto Clairmont Road (US-23 southeastward toward Decatur) and go about 3.2 miles to the traffic light at Starvine Way (less than a quarter mile past the two traffic lights in front of the huge VA Hospital.)

3) Turn Right onto Starvine Way and go 0.4 mile (through Emory's "Clairmont Campus" and a couple of stop signs) to the "Clifton School" on your Right.  We'll meet in the farthest end of the school's front parking lot beside the steel & stone gate that blocks further passage along Starvine Way—its signs say "Authorized Entry Only."

For an online Map and Custom Directions from your specific point of departure: Go to Google.com/maps and input as your destination "1900 Starvine Way, Atlanta, GA 30322."


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

Cost Includes:

No charge—Free event with Free parking!


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