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Pine Lake

Pine Lake
January 26, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Pine Lake is the smallest city in DeKalb county, with a population of about 750 people. At the center of the town is a lovely public park with a lake, along Snapfinger Creek.

There is a walking trail around the lake, as well as a trail along the berm that separates the swimming area from the rest of the lake. East and west of the lake, you can find the Eastern Wetland Trail and Western Wetland Trail.

Address: 4580 Lakeshore Dr, Pine Lake, GA 30083
Cost of admission: None
Governance: City of Pine Lake
Acres: 20
Approximate miles of trails: 1
Hours: Dawn to sunset
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 12
MARTA directions: Take the 117 from Avondale Station to Rockbridge Rd@Rowland Rd. Walk north on Poplar Rd. After the road turns to the left, take a right onto Spruce Dr. Walk until you reach the lake at Lakeshore Drive. The walk from the bus stop to the lake is approximately 0.4 miles.
Parking: There is a small parking lot on Lakeshore Drive.
Trailhead(s): The trail is accessible from all along Lakeshore Drive. There is an additional trailhead along Oak Hill Circle, and yet another trailhead (unmarked) on Spruce Drive near Orchid Drive.
Trail surface: The trail on the north side of the lake is paved. The other trails are dirt.

Amenities:

  • Gazebo

  • Picnic tables

  • Grills

  • Swimming

  • Playground

  • Volleyball court

  • Interpretive signage

  • Restrooms (locked when I was there midday on a wintry Saturday)

Nearby amenities/conveniences:

  • Gas stations, restaurants, and a Family Dollar are available south of Pine Lake along Rockbridge Rd.

Links:

  • Pine Lake

  • Atlanta Magazine: Five reasons to love Pine Lake

  • The Dredge Report

  • eBird hotspot

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Northern Cardinal, January 20, 2018

Northern Cardinal, January 20, 2018

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Iced-over Western Wetlands, January 20, 2018

Iced-over Western Wetlands, January 20, 2018

Moss in snow, January 20, 2018

Moss in snow, January 20, 2018

Snow and ice at Pine Lake, January 20, 2018

Snow and ice at Pine Lake, January 20, 2018

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Iced-over Western Wetlands, January 20, 2018

Iced-over Western Wetlands, January 20, 2018

Song Sparrow, January 20, 2018

Song Sparrow, January 20, 2018

Eastern Bluebird, January 20, 2018

Eastern Bluebird, January 20, 2018

American Goldfinch, January 20, 2018

American Goldfinch, January 20, 2018

Snow and ice at Pine Lake, January 20, 2018

Snow and ice at Pine Lake, January 20, 2018

Good to combine with:

  • Friendship Forest

  • Stone Mountain Park

January 26, 2018 /Shawn Taylor
atlanta page 4, near bus-10 min, free admission, east metro, near: friendship forest
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