FREE weekly group walks and ranger-guided walks at Mason Mill Park
If you’ve never explored Mason Mill Park, now is the time! The park is located in the Emory area of Decatur. It’s a 120-acre forest, with some of the nicest, most scenic trails inside the perimeter.
The South Peachtree Creek Trail runs though Mason Mill Park. It features both multi-use paved sections and breathtaking elevated boardwalks. The trail connects Mason Mill Park to Medlock Park.
Several FREE weekly fitness walks, nature walks, and bird-watching walks are being offered now through late September. It’s a great way to bring nature — and fitness — into your weekly routine. All the info is below.
Since the pandemic, some of the events (but not all!) have limited capacity and require an advance registration. They sometimes fill up quickly, so you’ll need to sign up quickly.
You can see upcoming events on Eventbrite, as well as here on our page. But registration for them doesn’t open until about a week ahead of the event. So If you see an event you want to attend, we suggest setting a calendar reminder that will notify you the morning that registration opens.
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Accessing the Mason Mill trailhead
Whether you want to explore on your own or join one of the FREE walks at Mason Mill Park, you’ll need to find the trailhead.
The trailhead to S. Peachtree Creek Trail is located at the intersection of Mason Mill Rd and McConnell Drive, with parking available near the Dekalb Tennis Center (1400 McConnell Dr, Decatur 30033).
It can often be unnecessarily difficult to locate trailheads, but the good thing is that the S. Peachtree Creek Trail shows up in the Google Maps mobile app. According to TrailLink, both forks of the S. Peachtree Creek Trail together are 3.3 miles in length.
See the PATH Foundations trail map with trailhead locations
Visit Dekalb County’s Mason Mill Park webpage
Free events at Mason Mill Park
Some of these events and walks have limited capacity, and they tend to fill up. Registration opens a week or so before each event. If there’s a walk you’re interested in, we suggest setting a calendar reminder for the first day of registration and signing up right away.
FREE: Walk for Wellness events
Come out and walk with a friendly group!
In 2026, these walks will happen on second Saturdays and fourth Wednesdays.
They start at 10 a.m. and last till about 11:30 a.m.
NOTE:
We’ve seen some discrepancies in dates for these recurring events.
PLEASE double-check the date on Eventbrite a day or two ahead of time (you’ll have to scroll thru all the naturalist events to find “Walk for Wellness” dates.
The walks are open to everyone, of all ages.
You don’t need a reservation — just show up!
The walk is about 2 miles, and is on solid surfaces — concrete and a wooden boardwalk.
You’ll be lead by an experienced guide.
Please dress for the weather (layers are a good option, so you don’t overheat) and wear appropriate shoes or boots.
To participate:
Find the group leader at the South Peachtree trailhead near the Mason Mill Tennis Center. You’ll gather in the parking lot by the pickleball and tennis courts.
More info here
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