After Work Hike at Emory’s Hahn Woods & Lullwater Park

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After Work Hike at Emory's Hahn Woods & Lullwater Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Parking lot of Montessori School and Emory Presbyterian Church, NE Atlanta

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Oct 4 2010 5:30 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, May 3 2010 4:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Oct 4 2010 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

2.5 hours – about 4 miles

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Rhett Smith

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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:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

OVERVIEW:  Lullwater Park is a favorite destination of urban hikers, joggers and dog walkers—a "crown jewel" of Emory University's extended campus in NE Atlanta.  The 185-acre forested nature preserve boasts an extensive trail system that takes visitors along the banks of South Fork Peachtree Creek with its old mill ruins & waterfalls, over the creek via a $175,000 210-foot-long suspension footbridge, past the Emory president's "Lullwater Estate" mansion, and around beautiful Candler Lake. The scenic creekside trails connect conveniently to the more recently developed "Hahn Woods" nature preserve at the western end of Emory's parklands.

WHEN & WHERE?  We'll gather at 5:30 P.M. in the shared parking lot of Montessori School and Emory Presbyterian Church near Emory University - see detailed Directions below.

HIKE PLAN:   We expect to be back at our vehicles by about 7:45 - 8:00 PM.

“RAIN OR SHINE EVENT”: We plan to go ahead with the event unless something highly unexpected occurs, in which case I would email everyone and post “cancelled” for the event on the AOC website.  As always, it's not a bad idea to stash some lightweight emergency rain gear in your pack in case of a shower.

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 Lightweight Clothing Layers appropriate for the weather, including emergency Rain Gear if showers are forecast -- e.g., a compact umbrella stashed in your pack.

• Hydrate in advance and carry in your pack a filled Water Bottle or two (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.

Flashlight. Sunset is 7:18. The last part of hike is below trees, so darkness may or may not be a problem.

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 3.8 miles to traffic light at N. Decatur Rd.

3) turn right onto N Decatur Rd and go .1 miles to first road on right

4) turn right onto Westminister Way NE and go .6 miles (thru residential section) to parking lot

5) parking lot is small and is on the right; this is a shared lot between Montessorri School and Emory Presbyterian Church

Note: Rush hour traffic. The last mile could easily take 15 minutes..Rush hour traffic...

FOR A CUSTOM MAP & DIRECTIONS from your specific point of departure: Go to Google.com/maps and input as your destination as 1809 Westminister Way Northeast, Druid Hills, GA 30307

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.