Into the Woods at Mason Mill Park

Join me for a Saturday morning hike exploring the woods of Mason Mill Park and a loop through Lullwater Park.

For those who joined me on the first edition of Into the Woods, we will be doing some of the same trails, but I'll be mixing up the order we take and throwing in some new trails.

We’ll meet at the restrooms and playground area at Mason Mill Park for introductions. We will start our hike going around the little used trail behind the tennis courts. When we come out by the stone bridge, we'll hike over to Lullwater Park going around Candler Lake and Lullwater House,.a Tudor mansion built in 1926 (where the Emory University President now resides). We'll stop briefly at the ruins of the old powerhouse that once powered the mansion. After picking up a couple of woodland trails, we'll return to Mason Mill to look at the old Decatur waterworks and hike more trails off the boardwalk.

This is a lovely area with some interesting old structures remaining from another era. It makes for fun and interesting hiking.

While this is a D2 hike, there are a few steep slopes with rocks and gravel. If you’re not comfortable with tricky footing, you should sit this hike out. We will take care going up or down these sections.  Pace will be moderate, faster on the boardwalk but a slightly slower - though not at all leisurely - pace in the woods. 

We’ll meet by the playground and restrooms of Mason Mill Park. Please arrive early to allow time for any needed pit stops before hitting the trail promptly at 8:30 am.

From the intersection of N. Druid Hills Rd. and Clairmont Rd. drive 0.3 miles south on Clairmont. Turn left on McConnell Drive at the light (gas station on the corner).

From Scott Boulevard and Clairemont Ave., drive north for 1.9 miles (passing the VA hospital on the left). Turn right on McConnell Drive.

After turning on McConnell, go a short distance to the stop sign. At the stop sign turn right, then take the next left into the park. The parking area where we’ll meet is on the right by the playground and restrooms. 

Free parking, restrooms at trailhead