Scenic Evening Hike in Emory’s Hahn Woods & Lullwater Park

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Scenic Evening Hike in Emory's Hahn Woods & Lullwater Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

NE Atlanta near I-85 Clairmont Exit

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Mar 24 2011 5:30 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Sun, Mar 20 2011 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 24 2011 11:00 am

Event Duration:

2.5 hours – about 4 miles

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Mark

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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

OVERVIEW: Now that Daylight Savings Time has once again returned, please join in a scenic evening hike in Hahn Woods and the adjoining Lullwater Park. This beautiful nature preserve nestled between Emory University, the CDC, and the Veterans Administration Hospital, provides a peaceful reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding metropolitan area. Miles of trail options take hikers through floodplains, along creek sides, through wooded forest, open fields, and around Candler lake. Some area attractions within the park include grist mill ruins, the Emory president's "Lullwater Estate", Candler lake, and a 210-ft long pedestrian suspension bridge. With springtime here we should have the opportunity to view blooming plants and trees, songbirds, the ever present waterfowl, and possibly even a raptor or two.

WHEN & WHERE? We'll gather at 5:30 PM in the Hahn Woods free parking lot at 866 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329—see detailed Directions below. Please plan your arrival time with traffic in mind—it is Atlanta; and it will be rush-hour.

EVENT PLAN: After introducing ourselves we will begin our hike on a creek side loop trail which will cross under Houston Mill Road and past an old dam. We will follow the trail upstream along the South Fork of Peachtree Creek, under the suspension bridge, and past the old grist mill ruins. We will then follow an old road uphill for a bit before turning into the woodlands of Lullwater Estate. After exiting the woods we will hike around Candler lake, cross the suspension bridge, up a wooded trail, and eventually returning along the opposite side of South Peachtree Creek. The hike will be approximately 4 miles and we should be back at our cars between 7:30 and 8:00PM.

DOGS are welcome in the park, and up to three well-behaved dogs will be permitted on this AOC hike provided they are leashed and under their owner's control at ALL times. If you'd like to bring your dog please make a note of that in your online event registration.

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 I-85 in NORTHEAST METRO ATLANTA:

1) Get off I-85 at Exit #91, "Clairmont Road." (The Clairmont exit is about 4 miles south of the I-85/ I-285 "Spaghetti Junction" interchange and about 6 miles north of the I-85/ I-75 interchange in midtown.)

2) Turn southward onto Clairmont Road toward Decatur (Left if you were coming from Spaghetti Jcn, or Right if you were coming from midtown) 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 the unlikely event that this lot is full 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." This address may also be useful for your vehicle's onboard GPS navigation system.

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.