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Into the Woods at Mason Mill and Lullwater Parks




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Mason Mill Park, Decatur, GA   Hike: Into the Woods at Mason Mill and Lullwater Parks  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 15 2023  8:00 am >> Sat, Jul 15 2023 10:30 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Jul 12 2023 7:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 15 2023 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:6.5 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
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join me for a Saturday morning hike exploring the woods of Mason Mill Park and a loop through Lullwater Park.

We will start our hike going around the little used trail behind the tennis courts. When we come out by the stone bridge, we'll hike over to Lullwater Park going around Candler Lake and Lullwater House, a Tudor mansion built in 1926 (where the Emory University President now resides). We'll stop briefly at the ruins of the old powerhouse that once powered the mansion. After picking up a couple of woodland trails, we'll return to Mason Mill to look at the old Decatur waterworks and hike more trails off the boardwalk.

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

While this is a D2 hike, there are a few steep slopes with rocks and gravel. If you’re not comfortable with tricky footing, you should sit this hike out. We will take care going up or down these sections.  Pace will be on the higher end of moderate-approximately 2.8-3 mph, faster on the boardwalk but a slightly slower - though not at all leisurely - pace in the woods. 

We’ll meet at the restrooms and playground area at Mason Mill Park for introductions. Please arrive early to allow time for any needed pit stops before hitting the trail promptly at 8:00 am.


Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking/trail shoes
Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Snacks
Sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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 Clairemont 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 where we’ll meet is on the right by the playground and restrooms. 


Notes:

Free parking, restrooms at trailhead


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