Afternoon Dayhike in Emory’s Beautiful Forests & Parklands

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Afternoon Dayhike in Emory's Beautiful Forests & Parklands

The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Hahn Woods parking lot near I-85 Clairmont Exit, NE Atlanta

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jan 23 2011 2:30 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Fri, Jan 21 2011 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jan 23 2011 10:00 am

Event Duration:

2.5 hours – about 4 miles

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Charlie Cottingham
James Mitchell

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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:

16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

OVERVIEW:  The weather is shaping up nicely for this Sunday afternoon, with mostly sunny skies expected and a high of about 50—so how about joining us for a scenic urban dayhike?!
   Hahn Woods and its adjoining Lullwater Park are prized by hikers and joggers as "crown jewels" of Emory University's extended campus in NE Atlanta. It's also a popular place for dog lovers. Up to four well-behaved dogs will be permitted on this hike provided they're leashed and under their owner's control at all times.
  The 185-acre forested nature preserve boasts an extensive trail system that takes visitors from the Hahn Woods parking lot along the banks of the South Fork of Peachtree Creek with its old mill ruins & waterfalls, then over the creek via a nice new 210-foot-long suspension footbridge, past the Emory president's palatial "Lullwater Estate," around beautiful Candler Lake, and back.

WHEN & WHERE? We’ll gather at 2:30 PM in the Hahn Woods free parking lot at 866 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329—see detailed Directions below.

HIKING PLAN:  After introducing ourselves and signing our AOC waiver forms, at about 2:45 we’ll begin the hike on the Hahn Woods creekside loop trail near the cars. We'll then follow the trail eastward along the South Fork of Peachtree Creek, and continue around the premises and woodlands of Lullwater Estate. We expect to be back at the cars by about 5:00 PM after venturing across the exciting suspension bridge. We'll take a leisurely pace, stopping occasionally to regroup and for photo-ops at several scenic spots—about 4 miles total.

FOR MORE on LULLWATER PARK including PHOTOS & HISTORY: Go to http://www.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS/about/lullwater.htm —also http://www.yelp.com/biz/lullwater-park-atlanta and http://www.environment.emory.edu/ecology/lullwater.shtml

Required Items to Bring:

• Wear comfortable well-broken-in Athletic Shoes or Hiking Boots with a coarse tread and comfortable Lightweight Clothing layers appropriate for the weather.

• Hydrate in advance and carry in your pack a filled Water Bottle (or other favorite soft beverages)—or if you have one, your filled "Camelbak" or other hydration system.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

• Consider bringing a pair of Trekking Poles if you have a pair and like to use them. A simple Hiking Stick is an excellent alternative.

• Consider bringing your Camera—also perhaps lightweight Binoculars if you have a pair, for birding, etc.

• Consider bringing a Light Snack (e. g., a piece of fruit, candy bar, trail mix etc.) esp. if you haven't had lunch.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the "SPAGHETTI JUNCTION" I-85 / I-285 INTERCHANGE in NE Metro Atlanta:

1) Take I-85 South toward Atlanta about 4 miles and exit to your right at Exit #91 "Clairmont Road."

2) Turn Left onto Clairmont Road (US-23 southward toward Decatur) and go about 2.4 miles to the traffic light at Mason Mill Road. (This light is about 0.2 mi. south of the busy junction and light at North Druid Hills Rd).

3) Turn Right onto Mason Mill Rd and go 0.6 mile to the traffic light at Houston Mill Rd.

4) Turn Left onto Houston Mill Road, go just 0.3 mile (down the hill and across the bridge) and turn Right into the gravel Hahn Woods parking lot just beyond the bridge. (If this lot happens to fill up, there's also free street-side parking on Mason Mill Road, just a 3- or 4-minute walk away.)

FOR A CUSTOM MAP & DIRECTIONS from your specific point of departure: Go to Google.com/maps and input as your destination the following "dummy address" of the Hahn Woods parking lot: "866 Houston Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329."

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

No Charge—Free Event with Free Parking!

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.