Intro to the Woods at Mason Mill Park (Beginner Friendly)

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Intro to the Woods at Mason Mill Park (Beginner Friendly)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

South Peachtree Creek Trail, Decatur, GA

Hike: Intro to the Woods at Mason Mill Park (Beginner Friendly)

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jan 10 2024 9:00 am >> Wed, Jan 10 2024 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 3 2024 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jan 10 2024 8:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

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:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Let's welcome 2024 with an easy-going hike at Medlock and Mason Mill Parks. This will be a great hike for those new to hiking or experienced hikers looking to get back into the swing of things after the holidays.

This hike will be different from my other "Into the Woods" hikes. We will begin at MEDLOCK PARK trailhead and hike from Medlock to the other end of the path at North Druid Hills Road, then turn around to go back to Medlock. Along the way we will hop off the trail to hike a few of the woodland trails.

These woodland trails will be some of the easier ones - no steep or narrow slopes though there will be some modest hills. So as the hike name suggests, it's an introduction to the woods off the boardwalk. This is a lovely area with babbling brooks and some interesting old structures from another era. It makes for fun and interesting hiking.

I will maintain a moderate pace, around 2.5 mph, faster on the boardwalk.

We will meet at the South Peachtree Creek trailhead at MEDLOCK PARK. This is located at the end of the long parking lot (opposite end from playground). Parking is free and restrooms are available.

As always, please arrive early (10-15 minutes) so we can start hiking promptly at 9:00 am.

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking/trail shoes
Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Snacks
Sunscreen
Hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Type in "South Peachree Creek Trail" for directions. "Medlock Park" will get take you to the other end of the park.

Notes:

Free parking, restrooms at trailhead

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