Decatur’s Oakhurst area + Decatur Square + more

Come check out what some people call "Decatur's Supercool Southside Sweet Spot." We'll start this hike in Decatur's Oakhurst historic neighborhood. It's known for its local restaurants, cafes, walkable tree-lined streets, and renovated Craftsman bungalows.

We'll then head north toward Decatur Square (passing Agnes Scott College along the way). Decatur Square is the heart of the downtown area and often ranks as one of the top public squares in the country. This area is known for its dining hotspots and shops. Some television shows have also produced scenes here, including HBO's "Watchmen".

Once we pass Decatur Square, we'll head toward the historic Decatur Cemetery. This 58-acre cemetery holds over 20,000 graves (including Civil War veterans) and is part of the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery predates the 1823 incorporation of Decatur and is a sacred space. Many Decatur residents take walks here and it is acceptable for us to spend part of our hike in this space.

Our last stop will be to Glenlake Park in Decatur, where we'll encounter a few hills on this section of the hike. This 17-acre neighborhood park includes a dog park, which we'll pass during our event.

Once we pass through Glenlake, we'll retrace our steps back to Steinbeck's Pub and finish our hike there.

We'll meet in front of Steinbeck's Pub, located at 659 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

**Important note: Katherine will be using private group texts to communicate to members about this event ahead of the hike. By signing up for this event, you agree to this style of communication.** 

We'll meet in front of Steinbeck's Pub, located at 659 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. There is parking behind the restaurant and along the street.

From Atlanta, take I-20 E to exit 60A (Candler Rd), turn left onto Candler, then right onto E. Lake Drice. Your GPS can provide live traffic updates for the final approach.