Wellness Hike at Little Mulberry Park

We will start at the parking lot near the intersection of Hog Mountain Rd and Pine Rd. Our pace will be moderate to fast with "water break" at designated points.  After brief introductions, we will hike the paved (east side) Miller Lake Trail, then take the East Equestrian Trail and connect halfway through the paved East Meadow Trail.  We will continue on the paved trail around the Pond which takes us to the Fence Rd Entrance where we will have a short "bathroom break" then proceed to the Observation Terrace via the paved West Meadow Trail - that's where we will have our LUNCH! At lunch break you will be treated with informative Nutrition Class. 

After Lunch we will proceed to the entrance of the Ravine Loop Trail where we can have a short stop for a "photo-op".  The Ravine Loop will take us through the Indian Mounds and to the Ravine Cliff where the Table Rock Waterfall is located - hopefully there's plenty of waterflow.  We will continue on to Beech Trail that will connect us to the other half of the paved West Meadow Trail and proceed to Carriage Trail.  From there we will connect to the West Equestrial Trail and finally completing our hike through the (west side) paved Miller Lake Trail which will take us to the parking lot by 2:00 pm.

Total distance, about 9.5 miles.

Little Mulberry Park - is part of the major park-building program created by Gwinnett County which officially opened in September 2004. Phase 1 of this  park is surrounded by an 890-acre park which features paved multi-purpose trails, hiking trails, equestrian trails, and a handicap-accessible trail around a pond.  The combined multi-use/pedestrial trail allows us to trek through what is described to be a "near old growth forest" to a Table Rock Waterfall.  Exploring through the adjacent river valley, we will experience pleasing scenic views which become colorful in the Fall, but the greenery comes to a full life from Spring to Summer. The Equestrial and hiking trails can become a combination of enjoyable trekking path for enthusiast hikers.

What I love about this park is that it invigorates our sense of well-being. Gwinnett County's pursuit to protect and preserve vital ecological areas, such as the forest, lakes, ponds, streams and meadows does not only foster a diverse and long-term sustainable ecosystems in the community, but also fosters health and well-being of the people.

Little Mulberry Park is equipped with amenities such as a large rustic-looking picnic pavilion, two smaller picnic pavilions, restrooms, a playground, and an observation terrace at the peak of the West Meadow, which is one of the highest elevations in Gwinnett County.

From Atlanta take I-85 North

Take Exit 120 for Hamilton Mill Rd.
Turn right onto Hamilton Mill Rd 0.1 mi.
Take the 1st left onto GA-124 N/Braselton Hwy 1.0 mi.
Turn right onto Pine Rd (goto the end) 1.4 mi.
Cross Hog Mountain Rd into the parking lot.

If you use maps.google.com or GPS Navigation, the following Lat/Lon coordinates of the parking lot may come in handy as your "destination" in conjunction with the above directions:  34.054108, -83.885111

Carpool Cost:  Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $20.00 (calculated at total miles (50) * $0.400, effective Wednesday, December 26, 2012). This is based on the current gas, maintenance, and other costs of $0.400 per mile as stated by the IRS & Cars.com. This should be divided by the total number of people in the vehicle (incl driver).  For example: With 4 people in the vehicle, the expense per person on this trip would be $5.00. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Additional advice: The cost of your trip is up to your driver. Your cost should not be greater than what is listed above, unless there is extenuating circumstances. If you want to be sure about the cost of the trip, check with your driver before you get into the vehicle. If you are the driver of the vehicle, this is a guideline to what you charge and not a rule.