Emory Lullwater Park at a DRY time of day!

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Emory Lullwater Park at a DRY time of day!

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

NE Atlanta near I-85 Clairmont Exit: 1900 Starvine Way

Hike: Emory Lullwater Park at a DRY time of day!

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 23 2013 3:00 pm >> Sat, Mar 23 2013 6:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Fri, Mar 22 2013 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 23 2013 1:00 pm

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Charlie Cottingham

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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:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

SPECIAL NOTE, 8AM SATURDAY! The Nat'l Weather Service's latest hourly forecast predicts a major DECREASE in the probability of precipitation here in NE Atlanta between 3:00 and 6:00 PM today. Although showers will likely continue through the morning, little or no rain or wind is expected in the late afternoon and it will also be the WARMEST time of day - in the high 50s.

IN A NUTSHELL: Please join me for this moderately paced hike at Emory, conveniently located in NE Atlanta. Emory University's Lullwater Park and its adjoining Hahn Woods are prized by hikers and joggers as "crown jewels" of Emory's extended campus in NE Atlanta. The 185-acre forested nature preserve boasts a huge network of scenic trails. Attractions include Lullwater Park & Estate with its beautiful Candler Lake, old mill ruins and waterfalls, a 210-foot-long swinging footbridge over Peachtree Creek, blooming native plants & wildflowers, and sightings of songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, and occasionally even wild otters!

WHEN & WHERE? We’ll gather at 3:00 PM in the FREE Clifton School parking lot at 1900 Starvine Way—see detailed Directions below and click on the red "Location Icon" above for a nice zoomable map & satellite view. We have permission to use this convenient lot for free on evenings and weekends. CAUTION: Be sure to enter Starvine Way from Clairmont Road since its western end (toward Emory's main campus) is restricted to Emory Campus buses!

EVENT PLAN: After introducing ourselves we’ll begin the hike there at Clifton School and explore the parklands and lake of Lullwater Estate, then hike both sides of the South Fork of Peachtree Creek with a thrilling crossing of the swinging footbridge pictured above. After visiting Hahn Woods Park we'll return via the creekside trails - should be back at the cars by about 6:00 PM. We'll take a leisurely pace, stopping occasionally to regroup and for photo-ops at several scenic spots—about 5 miles total.

Emory's park property is very popular among dog lovers. We'll permit up to three well-behaved dogs on this AOC event provided they're 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.

FOR NICE PHOTOS from our JAN 2011 AOC HIKE at LULLWATER PARK:
Check out Scott & Laura Erich's Picasa SmugMug photo album at the following link:
http://www.jauntsaroundtheworld.com/Atlanta-Outdoor-Club/2011-01-23-Hahn-Woods-Atlanta/

FOR MORE on EMORY'S BEAUTIFUL CREEKSIDE PARKLANDS including PHOTOS & HISTORY: Check out from the library David R. Kaufman's excellent book, "Peachtree Creek: a Natural and Unnatural History of Atlanta's Watershed," and go to:
http://www.environment.emory.edu/ecology/lullwater.shtml

Required Items to Bring:

• Wear comfortable well-broken-in Athletic Shoes or Hiking Boots 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. Consider carrying in your pack a compact Umbrella or lightweight emergency Raingear in case of a shower - also perhaps a Snack, pieces of Fruit, etc.

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, sky-gazing, etc.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS from the "SPAGHETTI JUNCTION" I-85 / I-285 INTERCHANGE in NE Metro Atlanta (Also for a zoomable color map & satellite view of the spot where we'll meet click on the above "RED LOCATION ICON" at the top of this article.)

1. From "Spaghetti Jcn" take I-85 South toward Atlanta about 4 miles and exit at Exit #91 "Clairmont Road."

2. Turn Left onto Clairmont Road (US-23 southeastward toward Decatur) and go about 3.2 miles to the traffic light at Starvine Way (The Starvine light is less than a quarter mile past the huge VA Hospital and is just north of the RR bridge over Clairmont.)

3. Turn Right onto Starvine Way and go 0.4 mile (through Emory's "Clairmont Campus" and a couple of stop signs) to the "Clifton School" on your Right. We'll meet near the steel & stone gate that blocks further passage along Starvine Way. Its signs say "Authorized Entry Only."

CAUTION for GPS USERS! As directed above, be sure to enter Starvine Way from Clairmont Road since its western end is restricted to Emory Campus buses! You may wish to augment these directions by entering as your GPS or Google.com/maps destination the following Address or Lat/Lon of the Clifton School parking lot:
Street Address: 1900 Starvine Way, Atlanta, GA 30322
Lat/ Lon Coordinates: 33.7953,-84.3115

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.