Just Walk with Carolyn Hartfield

What to expect: Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday for Just Walk, a program of DeKalb County and Walk with a Doc. The walk is led by Carolyn Hartfield, a Certified Health Coach who offers conversation on current health topics. This walking group aims to make hope and health accessible to everyone in our community. Come enjoy a healthy walk, great conversations, and meet new friends. We will walk the boardwalk between Mason Mill Park and N. Druid Hills Rd for a total of 2 miles. On 4th Wednesdays, this walk is also hybrid program with walkers joining in person at Mason Mill Park and via Zoom from around the country. If you'd like to join the group virtually while you walk at your own home or local park, email ch@carolynhartfield.com for the Zoom link. The full walk lasts just over 1 hour.

Program leader: Your guide will be Carolyn Hartfield

Where to meet: Find Carolyn at the South Peachtree Creek trailhead near the Mason Mill Tennis Center (McConnell Dr & Mason Mill Rd). We will gather in the parking lot by the Pickleball/Tennis courts.

What to bring: Wear appropriate footwear, dress for the weather, and bring a refillable water bottle and hiking sticks if you need them.

Restrooms: Public restrooms are near the playground. Bathrooms are also available at DeKalb Tennis Center when the Pro Shop is open (top of the purple pyramid).

Recommended ages: This program content is designed for adults.

Dogs: Leashed dogs are welcome.

Weather contingency: This program will be held rain or shine, unless conditions are dangerous.

Walking distance: Just under 2 miles

Exposure: This walk is mostly under tree canopy, but a few sections are exposed to sun and wind.

Trail surface & accessibility: This program stays on durable surfaces (concrete & boardwalk) the whole time. There are a few places where the grade is slightly above 5%. Trail width is greater than 10 feet and curb cuts provide appropriate transitions between surfaces. Boardwalk railings are 5 feet tall, but gaps between rails allow for obstructed views. Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Contact Ranger Jonah: jpmcdonald@dekalbcountyga.gov

Waiver & Release: By registering for this activity, each participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that he/she is participating in this program at his/her own risk and holds DeKalb County and all its officers, agents, servants, and/or employees harmless from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, charge, or expense to which they or any of them may be put or subjected by reason of participant’s participation in this program. You further acknowledge that DeKalb County is not responsible for the acts of others participating in this program and the other participants may include, but not be limited to, interested individuals, members of civic groups, religious groups, or community group, and/or persons convicted of crimes and/or violations of County ordinances and ordered to provide community service. I give permission that all photographs, films, video recordings, and sound recordings of me and/or my child(ren) made by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs during this Naturalist program may be used non- commercially by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to promotion and educational purposes. I understand and acknowledge that neither my child(ren) nor I will receive any compensation whatsoever for appearing in any photograph, film, video recording, or sound recording made by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs.