📍 Atlanta’s Hidden Trail | Streams, Forests & Graffiti

We often search for poetry in distant places, not realizing it’s right here—just a 10-minute drive away. Welcome to South Peachtree Creek Trail 🌳 👣 My Walking Route (About 4 Miles Round Trip) Start at Mason Mill Park and head north to North Druid Hills Road (0.8 miles one way). Then, return and walk south toward the baseball fields of Medlock Park. The journey shifts from the lively rhythm of tennis to the open vistas of baseball 🎾⚾ In the first half, pause at the Wetland Overlook. For a deeper nature immersion, take the Privet Path Loop (0.5 miles) to encounter Decatur’s magnificent giant maple trees 🍁 The highlight of the second half is the elevated bridge over the railway. If you’re lucky, you might see a long freight train rumbling beneath—a truly spectacular moment 🚂 💫 A Moving Discovery While others gaze at the cloudless sky, I found my “cloud” right here—in the stream. Not in the sky, but shimmering in the water, hidden in the rushing sounds and splashing waves 💙 🕰️ Where Time Collides Mid-trail, the century-old Old Decatur Waterworks stands quietly. Rough stone walls meet vibrant modern graffiti, creating a silent poem. It whispers: Poetry lies not in far-off places, but in the cracks of time. This is also the most photogenic spot on the trail 📸 ✅ Tips for Your Visit ♿ Accessible: Paved paths suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. 🌿 Diverse Scenery: Forests, wetlands, streams, history, and street art—all in one walk! 🎾 Sports Vibe: Start with tennis at Mason Mill, end with baseball at Medlock. 🚗 Easy Parking: Both parks offer parking for a hassle-free start. 🏫 Explore Further: From Mason Mill, it’s just 0.6 miles to Emory University. And the university’ Lullwater Park? That’s a story for next time 😉 🌉 Hidden Gem: Cross the creek at Old Decatur Waterworks to explore IRA B Melton Park and discover even more secrets. The most beautiful journeys don’t require going far. Poetry flows in the stream, and lingers on century-old walls. #AtlantaHikes #UrbanExploration #StreamClouds #GraffitiArt #HistoricRuins #ShareYourJourney #RomanticizeLife #PhonePhotoDiary