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After work Hike at Emory's Lullwater Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Free Emory campus parking at 1900 Starvine Way, Atlanta, GA 30322
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Apr 13 2011  6:15 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Sun, Apr 10 2011 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 13 2011 5:00 pm
Event Duration:2 hours about 3.5 miles
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Sharath
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

OVERVIEW:  Lullwater Park and its adjoining Hahn Woods are prized by hikers and joggers as 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 older creekside trails connect to the more recently developed Hahn Woods nature preserve, adjoining Houston Mill Road.

WHEN & WHERE?  We’ll gather at 6:10 pm in the free parking lot at Emory Child Care Center, 1900 Starvine Way, Atlanta, GA 30322 on Emory Clairmont campus—see detailed Directions below.
 
HIKING PLAN:   After introducing one another and taking care of signing our AOC waiver forms, we'll begin the hike and take a moderate pace, with occasional stops and photo-ops at scenic spots along the way-about 3 miles total. Well-behaved dogs are welcome provided they're leashed and under their owners' control. We expect to be back at our vehicles about 8:15 PM.
 

FOR MORE on LULLWATER PARK including PHOTOS & HISTORY: Go to  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.

• 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.

• Consider bringing your Camera—also perhaps lightweight Binoculars if you have a pair, for birding, etc.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:
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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 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 (less than a quarter mile past the two traffic lights in front of the huge VA Hospital.)

3) Turn Right onto Starvine Way and go 0.4 mile (through Emory's "Clairmont Campus" and a couple of stop signs) to the Child Care Center on your Right. We'll meet in the farthest end of the school's front parking lot beside the steel & stone gate that blocks further passage along Starvine Way-its signs say "Authorized Entry Only."

For an online Map and Custom Directions from your specific point of departure: Go to Google.com/maps and input as your destination "1900 Starvine Way, Atlanta, GA 30322".

 



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.