McDaniel Farm Hike - Fri, Aug 8 2014

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McDaniel Farm Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Duluth, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 8 2014 7:00 pm >> Fri, Aug 8 2014 8:45 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Aug 5 2014 5:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 8 2014 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Tatiana

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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)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

There is a little park tucked right smack dab in the center of the hustle and bustle of Gwinnett Place Mall area in Duluth, which has stands in dramatic contrast to its surroundings, which exudes peace among the chaos that we all live. If you've been there, you know that I am talking about McDaniel Farm Park. If you haven't been there, you ought to go.

This Gwinnett County Park is a 134 acre oasis just moments from the Gwinnett Place Mall, nestled snuggly behind the Land Rover Dealership. There are 3 miles of paved path that can be used for a pleasant lunch walk or a friendly weekend bike ride. There are ample places to picnic, both privately and in larger groups. The multiuse path crosses a stream in two places, has gently grades, and takes you through some very nice trees, fields, and flowers. And they are expanding the trails and streams more and more.

But there is an additional uniqueness to the park: it is built on land granted to the county by Archie McDaniel. Archie McDaniel and his family lived and farmed this land for generations. It has been kept up as a working subsistence farm. It has an awesome collection of farming equipment. I can tell that this "living" history park is restored to depict a typical 1930's farm in Gwinnett County.

Required Items to Bring:

Bottle of water, walking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Atlanta, take I-85 North to Exit 104, Pleasant Hill Rd. Turn left (NE) off the exit. Take a right onto Old Norcross Road. Turn left onto McDaniel Rd. This road goes straight into the park.

or From Atlanta, take I-85 North to Exit 103, Steve Reynolds blvd, Turn left (NE) off the exit onto Steve Reynolds blvd, Turn right onto Satellite blvd (1.0 ml), Turn left onto Old Norcross Rd. (0.2 ml), Turn right onto McDaniel Rd that will bring you to the park.

From Alpharetta: Take State Bridge Rd that becomes Pleasant Hill Rd in Duluth. Across Peachtree Ind. Blvd, and McClure Bridge Rd. Make a left onto Old Norcross Rd, and another left onto McDaniel Rd that will bring you to the park.

3251 Mcdaniel Rd, Duluth, GA 30096-4605

If you use mapquest, or similar, for the address above, it may send you to the northern end of the park which is some subdivision, but there is no parking there; so you want the entrance off of Old Norcross Rd.

Notes:

Parking is free and there are restrooms at the trailhead.

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