Easy Walk At Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

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Easy Walk At Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

2580 Pine Bluff Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 24 2011 9:30 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Fri, Apr 22 2011 8:30 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Apr 24 2011 8:00 am

Event Duration:

Per Itenerary

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Trip Leader(s):

Clay White

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve is a 28 acre wildlife sanctuary hidden in the corner of Medlock Park neighborhood in Decatur. Located in a floodplain, the park contains wetlands, mature trees and other diverse habitats which attract wildlife, including (but not limited to) beavers, foxes, and many species of birds. In fact, the abundance of birds is so great, you may want to bring binoculars if you are a bird watcher.

The preserve contains several easy trails with almost no elevation gain. This will be an easy Sunday morning stroll with numerous stops to examine plants, birds, wetlands and/or anything else interesting we run across. I don't know the exact distance of the hike, but estimate it to be in the two mile range. It should take one to two hours, depending on the amount of time we spend enjoying the scenery.

Because the trails traverse wetlands, we may have to walk through a few muddy areas. Therefore, please wear footwear appropriate for such circumstances.

Following the hike, I plan to get a cup of coffee at a near-by coffee shop and invite all participants to join me.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate clothing for weather

Plenty of water for adequate hydration

Footwear appropriate for a little mud

Recommended Items to Bring:
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snacks, if desired

Binoculars for bird watching

Hiking Stick or Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

2580 Pine Bluff Dr.
Decatur, GA 30033

From I-285 N or S:

Take highway 78, Stone Mt. Freeway exit west toward Decatur - Once on Hwy 78/Stone Mtn. Freeway, move into one of the two left hand lanes. Go past QT and continue up hill (Note: Hwy 78 will also be called Scott Boulevard). At intersection of Hwy 78 (Scott Blvd), North Decatur Road, and Medlock Road, take right on Medlock Road - Follow Medlock Road .25 mile to Medlock Elementary School; go right on Wood Trail Lane - Go through 1 stop sign; travel another 200 yards to Preserve entrance.

From I-75 - I-85 N or S:

I-85 north or south take North Druid Hills exit east toward Decatur - Approx 3 miles, go right on Hwy 78 (at North Dekalb Mall) - Follow directions as above.

Notes:

Free Parking

There are no restrooms available at the park.

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