Mason Mill to Lullwater and Beyond Exploration

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Mason Mill to Lullwater and Beyond Exploration

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Mason Mill Park, Decatur

Hike: Mason Mill to Lullwater and Beyond Exploration

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 18 2023 8:15 am >> Sun, Jun 18 2023 10:55 am

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jun 11 2023 4:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 17 2023 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours 40 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

6.3 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Laurie M

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Let's go explore the trails through the woods around Mason Mill Park to Lullwater Park and north toward Hahn Woods. This is a beautiful area where you can forget you are in the city.

This is labeled as an exploratory hike because I have only hiked here a few times, so I do not know this area very well. I want to learn these trails, so come explore with me. And if you already know this area, come help us navigate.

We will stay in the woods as much as possible, but we will likely be on the boardwalk and concrete/asphalt surfaces sometimes, too.

The pace of this hike will be moderate to fast. At times, we will need to navigate roots and rocks, so this is not a beginner hike.

Also, if the water level isn't too high, we will cross the creek to hike the Three Creeks Trail loop through Ira B. Melton Park. This crossing involves stepping from one rock to another and will require some balance and dexterity.

Please bring an exploratory attitude. The distance listed for this hike is an estimate.

There are bathrooms available in Mason Mill Park. Parking is free. We will meet past the Dekalb Tennis Center at the trailhead at the back of the parking lot.

Two well behaved, friendly dogs are welcome on this hike. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

We will be starting the hike promptly at 8:15, so please arrive 10 minutes early for introductions and socializing. Also, the bathrooms are near the playground in the middle of the park, so please allow extra time if you are stopping there.

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Mason Mill Park's address: 1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur, GA 30033

We will meet past the Dekalb Tennis Center at the trailhead at the back of the parking lot.

Notes:

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