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Midday Picnic & Hike at Emory's Hahn Woods & Lullwater Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: "Hahn Woods" parking lot near Emory U, NE Atlanta
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Nov 11 2009  12:00 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 4 2009 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 11 2009 9:00 am
Event Duration:2.5 hours – about 3 miles
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Charlie Cottingham
Bobby Marie
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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: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

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" nature preserve at the western end of Emory's forest.

WHEN & WHERE?  We’ll gather at 12:00 Noon in the Hahn Woods free parking lot at 866 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329—see detailed Directions below.
 
PICNIC & HIKE PLAN:  After introducing one another and signing our AOC waiver form, we’ll choose an appropriate spot in the Hahn Woods preserve near our vehicles to relax and enjoy our picnic lunches and drinks from our packs. After lunch we'll take a moderate hiking pace, with occasional stops and photo-ops at scenic spots along the way—about 3 miles total.  Well-behaved dogs are welcome provided they're leashed and under their owners' control.  We expect to be back at our vehicles by about 2:30 PM.

“RAIN OR SHINE EVENT”:  We plan to go ahead with the event unless the forecast (as of about 7:00 PM on the evening prior of the hike) calls for a high likelihood of strong thunderstorms—in which case we'll email everyone by about 8:00 PM 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 Layers appropriate for the weather, including emergency Rain Gear if showers are forecast -- e.g., a compact umbrella stashed in your pack.

• Bring a Picnic Lunch (e.g., sandwich, fresh fruit, salad, etc.) packed in a lightweight DayPack or Fanny Pack.  If we have more than enough of various items it might be fun to share them.
SUGGESTION:  If you plan to drive from work, consider packing your picnic lunch and beverages in a small iced-down Cooler to leave in your car while you're at work.

• 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" or other hydration system. 

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.


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 southward toward Decatur) and go about 2.4 miles to the traffic light at Mason Mill Road. (This light is about 0.2 mi. south of the light at North Druid Hills Rd).

3) Turn Right onto Mason Mill Rd and go 0.6 mile to the traffic light at Houston Mill Rd.

4) Turn Left onto Houston Mill Road, go just 0.3 mile and look for the Hahn Woods parking lot on your right just beyond the bridge at the bottom of the hill.

For an online Map and Custom Directions from your specific point of departure: Go to Google.com/maps and input as your destination "866 Houston Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329."


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.