Into the Woods at Mason Mill and Lullwater Parks

Yes, this is a D2, but it's not a beginner's hike. There are some steep slopes and gnarly sections while maintaining a high end of a moderate pace. In a nutshell, it's not a simple urban hike on the boardwalk.

Now that I have taken care of the preliminaries - the hike.

We'll hike Mason Mill, Lullwater and possibly Ira B. Melton Parks. We'll be seeing the old Decatur water works and dam, Candler Lake, Lullwater House (originally owned by the Candler family, now the Emory President's residence), and multiple lovely creeks. While we will be on the boardwalk for part of the hike, most of it will be on the woodland trails with the aforementioned steep slopes and gnarly sections.

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

I maintain an average pace of 2.6-2.8 mph. As I stated above (twice), there are some steep slopes with rocks and gravel (and this time of year: acorns) - all of which can add a little adventure to those steep slopes. Please don't sign up if you are not comfortable with these conditions and pace.

We will meet in Mason Mill Park by the restrooms and playground. Please arrive early to allow time for a restroom stop and mingling. We will hit the trail at 8:15.

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 Cairemont 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 in on the right by the playground and restrooms.

Free parking, restrooms at trailhead