Cool Sunrise Hike at Emory's Beautiful Lullwater Park
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The Basics: |
| Event Type: |  | Urban Hike | |
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Event Location: | |
NE Atlanta near I-85 Clairmont Exit: 1900 Starvine Way
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Sun, Aug 7 2011
6:30 am >> Sun, Aug 7 2011 9:00 am
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| Registration Opens:
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Thu, Aug 4 2011 12:00 pm
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Sat, Aug 6 2011 10:00 pm
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| Event Duration: | | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D2: Easy to Moderate | |
| Distance: | | 4 Miles | |
| Pace: | | Leisurely | |
Trip Leader(s):
| | Charlie Cottingham
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| Member Cost: | | None |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 21 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 15 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
Yes
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OVERVIEW: With this extended heat wave, what better time for enjoying the great outdoors than early morning? Sure, that means "getting up with the birds," but the cool comfortable 70s, sunrise colors and great birding are all nice payoffs!
Lullwater Park and its adjoining Hahn Woods are prized by hikers and joggers as "crown jewels" of Emory University's extended campus in NE Atlanta. The 185-acre forested nature preserve boasts more than 4 miles of continuous scenic trails. Attractions include Lullwater Park & Estate with its beautiful Candler Lake, old mill ruins and waterfalls, a 210-foot-long suspension footbridge over Peachtree Creek, blooming native plants, and frequent sightings of songbirds, raptors and waterfowl.
WHEN & WHERE? We’ll gather at 6:30 AM in the free (on weekends & evenings) Clifton School parking lot at 1900 Starvine Way—see detailed Directions below. Also feel free to use the included Latitude/Longitude coordinates as your GPS "destination," but CAUTION: Be sure to enter Starvine Way from Clairmont Road since the other end is restricted to Emory Campus buses!
EVENT PLAN: After introducing ourselves we’ll begin the hike at the Clifton School and continue around the lovely parklands and lake of Lullwater Estate, then explore both sides of the South Fork of Peachtree Creek with a thrilling walk over the suspension bridge. After visiting Hahn Woods Park we'll return via the creekside trails - should be back at the cars by about 9:00 AM. We'll take a leisurely pace, stopping occasionally to regroup and for photo-ops at several scenic spots—about 4 miles total.
Emory's park property is a popular place among dog lovers. We'll permit up to three well-behaved dogs on this AOC event provided they're leashed and under their owner's control at all times. If you'd like to bring your dog please make a note of that in your online event registration.
FOR NICE PHOTOS from our JAN 2011 AOC HIKE at LULLWATER PARK:
Check out Scott & Laura Erich's Picasa SmugMug photo album at the following link:
http://www.jauntsaroundtheworld.com/Atlanta-Outdoor-Club/2011-01-23-Hahn-Woods-Atlanta/
FOR MORE on EMORY'S BEAUTIFUL CREEKSIDE PARKLANDS including PHOTOS & HISTORY: Check out from the library David R. Kaufman's excellent book, "Peachtree Creek: a Natural and Unnatural History of Atlanta's Watershed," and go to:
http://www.environment.emory.edu/ecology/lullwater.shtml
Thanks to my friend Mark Reffett, also an active AOC volunteer trip leader, for his beautiful "promo shot" above of the Lullwater Park suspension footbridge, Thanks also to my friend and AOC trip leader Laura Vandewiele, Director of the Clifton School, for permission to use their great free lot! -Charlie
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Required Items to Bring:
• Wear comfortable well-broken-in Athletic Shoes or Hiking Boots with a coarse tread and comfortable Lightweight Clothing layers appropriate for the weather.
• Hydrate in advance and carry in your pack a filled Water Bottle (or other favorite soft beverages)—or if you have one, your filled "Camelbak" or other hydration system. Consider carrying in your pack a compact Umbrella or lightweight emergency Raingear in case of a shower - also perhaps a Breakfast Snack, piece of Fruit, etc.
| | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
• Consider bringing a pair of Trekking Poles if you have a pair and like to use them. A simple Hiking Stick is an excellent alternative.
• Consider bringing your Camera—also perhaps lightweight Binoculars if you have a pair, for birding, etc.
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| How to Get There: |
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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 near the steel & stone gate that blocks further passage along Starvine Way. Its signs say "Authorized Entry Only."
FOR A CUSTOM MAP & DIRECTIONS or FOR GPS NAVIGATION:
Go to Google.com/maps and input as your destination the following address of the Clifton School parking lot:
"1900 Starvine Way, Atlanta, GA 30322."
Latitude/ Longitude: 33.7953,-84.3115
CAUTION for GPS USERS: As discussed above, be sure to choose a route that ENTERS STARVINE WAY from CLAIRMONT ROAD, since the other (north) end of Starvine is restricted to Emory campus buses.
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| Notes: |
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| Cost Includes: | | No Charge—Free Event with Free Parking! |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |