October 21, 5:00am – Meteor Madness
See the Orionids meteor shower before you start your day. Continental breakfast will be served. All ages; $5/person; pre-registration required, call 770-614-2060. Code:BPCC14320. Little Mulberry Park, 3855 Fence Rd, Auburn.
September 26, 9:00am-1:00pm – Fish Off
Bring the whole family for Georgia’s last day in 2009 of fishing with no fishing license required! Fishing competitions, games and scout badge tables. Hosted by Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, Publix, Bass Pro Shops and more. All ages; $6/person or $10/adult with one child under 12; pre-registration required, call 770.614.2060. Code: BPCC14322. Little Mulberry Park, 3855 Fence Rd., Auburn.
Opened officially in September 2004, Little Mulberry Park is one part of a major park-building program begun by the county a few years ago.
Phase one of the Little Mulberry Park encompasses 485 acres of the 890-acre park, and features five miles of trails including two one-mile paved multi-purpose trails, and a handicap-accessible trail around a pond.
The park has a combined multiuse/pedestrian trail experience which offers a 2-mile hike through a near old growth forest to unspoiled Table Rock Falls and then explores the adjacent river valley. Some long distance scenic views make the multiuse section of the trail pleasing. There are soft surface trails of equestrian and hiking. Equestrian trailer parking is located at 1300 Mineral Springs Rd., Dacula, GA 30019
Other amenities include a large rustic-looking picnic pavilion, two smaller picnic pavilions, restrooms. a playground, and an observation terrace at the peak of the West Meadow, which is one of the highest elevations in Gwinnett County.
The day my two boys and I visited was busy with park visitors. The larger pavilion was booked solid with families, families were biking and walking the pond trail, horse riders were out in the meadow and we took the 2-mile trail through the forest. The trail itself had many areas of stone steps (sometimes as many as 35-40), some of the paths were closed off and we were detoured around, but still had a great time. Later football and frisbie in the open area was part of the fun, including of course the playground for the five year old.
| Contact | |
| General Program and Rentals Information | 770.614.2060 |
| Trail Info | 770.978.5270 |
Park hours are sunrise until sunset unless posted otherwise.
Acres: 890
3855 Fence Road, Auburn,GA
Three entrances to park:
Fence Road Entrance (3855 Fence Road, Auburn, GA 30011)
Hog Mountain Road Entrance (3900 Hog Mountain Rd, Dacula, GA 30019)
Mineral Springs Road Entrance (1300 Mineral Springs Rd., Dacula, GA 30019)
The following related links go the Gwinnett County Parks website:
Parks & Recreation Master Plan Documents
Little Mulberry Park Trail Map
Little Mulberry Park Rules and Map
Little Mulberry Park Rules and Map
| Trail Maps | |
| CHECK OUT TRAILS.COM FOR TRAIL AND TOPO MAP |
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Little Mulberry Park
The Gwinnett Runners Club will be running on Wednesday nights at Little Mulberry Park. The park has two 2-mile multi-use trails that are connected as well as a nice 4.5 mile cross-country trail. The park offers plenty of shade and should make running in the summertime more comfortable.
The club will be meeting at the Hog Mountain Rd. entrance which is located 3900 Hog Mountain Rd, Dacula, GA 30019 at 7pm.
The Gwinnett Running Club ia a running group in the Northern Gwinnett area, and membership is free. Registration prior to running would be suggested. They welcome walkers and runners of all abilities and styles – short or long distances, road or trail. Check out their calendar page to see the scheduled run times. Their group runs are currently in the Suwanee (the Greenway at 7:30am on Saturdays) and Lawrenceville area.
Calling all dogs! Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation is proud to bring Woof-A-Palooza to Little Mulberry Park in Auburn on Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. With demonstrators, vendors, contests, face painting, dog games, and the famous “pooch parade”, Woof-A-Palooza is sure to have some tails wagging.
Atlanta Dog Agility is providing entertainment and guidance with their intricate obstacle course for dogs, showing the fundamentals of their training and obedience to multiple dogs. In addition, Frisbee demonstrations will be provided by K-9 Einstein.
The pooch parade is a 1-mile walk around the lake at Little Mulberry Park. Feel free to dress your pet up in your favorite costume. Following the parade, there will be demonstrations, contests and dog games! Throughout the morning, patrons can sign up their dogs for several contests such as “Loudest Bark, “Pet/Owner Look Alike”, and “Longest Tongue”. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each contest.
Sponsors and demonstrators include Publix, Gwinnett Humane Society, CitruSolution, Delia’s Doghouse, Apalachee River Animal Hospital, Cindy’s K-9 and many others!
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