RESCHEDULED-Into the Woods at Mason Mill Park

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RESCHEDULED-Into the Woods at Mason Mill Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Mason Mill Park, Decatur, GA

Hike: RESCHEDULED-Into the Woods at Mason Mill Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 3 2023 8:30 am >> Sat, Jun 3 2023 10:30 am

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 30 2023 7:45 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 3 2023 7:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joyce B.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

HIKE IS NOW ON SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Join me for a Saturday morning hike exploring the woods of Mason Mill and Ira B. Melton parks. (No Lullwater on this hike.)

We’ll meet at the restrooms and playground area at Mason Mill Park for introductions. We'll begin by taking the trail around the community garden and tennis courts that will emerge at the stone bridge. We'll take a look at the old Decatur waterworks on our way to Ira B. Melton. THERE IS A STREAM CROSSING. This is different from my past hikes here. I - who am of modest stature - can cross this without a problem when the water is not too high. If there's been a lot of rain and the water is high, we'll forego Ira and pick up that mile in Mason Mill. We will continue exploring the woodland trails off the boardwalk until we return to the parking area.

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

I maintain an average pace of 3 mph. There are also a few steep slopes with rocks and gravel. If you’re not comfortable with tricky footing and maintaining this higher end of a moderate pace, you should sit this hike out. Please arrive at the meeting point early to allow time for any needed pit stops before hitting the trail promptly at 8:30 am.

MM Waterwork

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking/trail shoes

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Insect repellent

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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. Parking is free.

Notes:

Free parking, restrooms at trailhead

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