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McDaniel Farm Park

McDaniel Farm Park
November 12, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

McDaniel Farm Park was sold in the 1820 land lottery. It was a subsistence farm and was farmed until 1999. The farm buildings represent a typical farm from the 1930s.

This park is a popular spot with photographers for engagement and family photos. Information about commercial photography is available here.

Address: 3251 McDaniel Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
Cost of admission: None
Governance: Gwinnett County
Acres: 134
Approximate miles of trails: 3 miles paved, 1 mile unpaved
Hours: The park is open dawn to dusk daily; the farm area is open 10-4 daily
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 21
Transit directions: From Doraville Station, take the Gwinnett County Transit bus 10A or 10B to the Gwinnett Transit Center. From there, it is a 12-minute walk to the park. From the transit center, head right on Satellite Blvd. Head left on Old Norcross Road. Then take a right on McDaniel Road and continue to the end of the road. There are sidewalks the whole way.
If you have a Breeze card, you can add cash to it for your trips there and back, or use GCT (but not MARTA) “trips” on the card. Fare information is available here. The 10A and 10B are considered “local” rides.
Trailhead(s): There are multiple trailheads at each of the two parking lots. On both ends of the parks, McDaniel Rd dead-ends at the park. The south parking lot is at 3251 McDaniel Rd (coming from Old Norcross Rd), and the north parking lot is at 3020 McDaniel Rd (coming from Duluth Hwy).
Parking is available at both parking lots, including accessible parking and bike racks at both. Bus parking is also available at the south parking lot.
Trail surface: Approximately 3 miles paved, approximately 1 mile natural, and approximately 0.5 miles gravel
Geocaching: Yes
Dogs allowed: Yes
Fishing allowed: Yes
Guidebook mentions: Chapter 49 in Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests (1st edition) and chapter 42 in 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles (3rd edition)

Amenities:

  • Two rentable picnic pavilions and assorted other picnic tables

  • Restrooms and water fountains at both the north and south end of the park

  • Small and large dog parks

  • Playground

Nearby amenities/conveniences:

  • Gwinnett Place Mall is nearby

Links:

  • Gwinnett County

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For more photos, see my flickr album.


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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Medlock Bridge
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Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
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atlanta page 4, near: medlock bridge, near: autrey mill, multi-use path, free admission, north metro, allows dogs, dog park, 3+ miles of trails, near: shorty howell
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: Medlock Bridge

Medlock Bridge Chattahoochee
March 11, 2017 by Shawn Taylor in parks

Address: 4690 Medlock Bridge Road Duluth, GA 30097
Cost of admission: Free + $5/vehicle for parking
Governance: NPS
Acres: Unknown
Approximate miles of trails: 2
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 21
Trail surface: Natural
Amenities:

  • Boat ramp

Links:
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Park map

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Good to combine with:

  • Autrey Mill Nature Preserve

  • McDaniel Farm Park

March 11, 2017 /Shawn Taylor
atlanta page 3, north metro, boat ramp, near: autrey mill, near: mcdaniel farm, near: shorty howell, near: rogers bridge, near: simpsonwood park
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