Scenic Evening Hike in Emory’s Hahn Woods & Lullwater Park - Tue, Apr 30 2013

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Scenic Evening Hike in Emory’s Hahn Woods & Lullwater Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: NE Atlanta near I-85 Clairmont Exit   Hike: Scenic Evening Hike in Emory’s Hahn Woods & Lullwater Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Apr 30 2013  6:16 pm >> Tue, Apr 30 2013 8:26 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Apr 29 2013 6:06 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Apr 30 2013 4:16 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 10 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mark
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

OVERVIEW: Join in a scenic evening hike in Hahn Woods and the adjoining Lullwater Park. This beautiful nature preserve nestled between Emory University, the CDC, and the Veterans Administration Hospital, provides a peaceful reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding metropolitan area. Miles of trail options take hikers through floodplains, along creek sides, through wooded forest, open fields, and around Candler lake. Some area attractions within the park include grist mill ruins, the Emory president's "Lullwater Estate", Candler lake, and a 210-ft long pedestrian suspension bridge. With springtime here we should have the opportunity to view blooming plants and trees, songbirds, the ever present waterfowl, and possibly even a raptor or two.


DOGS are welcome in the park, and up to three well-behaved dogs will be permitted on this AOC hike provided they are 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.

 


Required Items to Bring:


* Wear comfortable well-broken-in Athletic Shoes or Hiking Boots

* Comfortable Lightweight Clothing layers appropriate for the weather.

* Enough water or fluids to stay hydrated for the hike

 

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


• Consider bringing your Camera

• Consider bringing a Light Snack (e. g., a piece of fruit, candy bar, trail mix etc.) esp. if you haven't had lunch.


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 (The Starvine light is less than a quarter mile past the huge VA Hospital and just north of the RR bridge over Clairmont.)

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."

CAUTION for GPS USERS:  Be sure to choose a route that ENTERS STARVINE WAY from CLAIRMONT ROAD, since the other (western) end of Starvine is restricted to Emory campus buses.  FOR A CUSTOM MAP & DIRECTIONS or for GPS NAVIGATION:

Go to Google.com/maps or your vehicle's GPS system and input as your destination the following address or lat/lon of the Clifton School parking lot

"1900 Starvine Way, Atlanta, GA 30322."
  Latitude/ Longitude: 33.7953,-84.3115


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.