Lullwater Preserve

Candler Lake–Biology Pond, 3 lakes

1.9 mi · ▲ 87 ft · 41 min

Candler Lake–Biology Pond, 3 lakes is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Lullwater Preserve near Turner Village, GA. The route passes Candler Lake and Biology Pond. It is mostly level, with 87 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi869 – 961 ft2.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Gatewood Road Northeast 33.80187, -84.31742
Nearest town Turner Village, GA

Directions

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Candler Lake–Biology Pond, 3 lakes

1.9 mi · ▲ 87 ft · 41 min

Elevation 868–960 ft

Out & Back · Lullwater Preserve

Trailhead: Gatewood Road Northeast · 33.80187, -84.31742

Weather Sep 7: sunrise 7:16 AM · sunset 7:57 PM

Transit-accessible: Clifton - Gatewood (SB) stop 693 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on President's Loop Trail, heading S.
  2. 0.2 miPass Candler Lake.
  3. 300 ftContinue straight onto Lake Loop Trail, heading SE.
  4. 0.2 miPass Biology Pond.
  5. 0.1 miReach Candler Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  6. 1.3 miBear left, heading NW.
  7. 250 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

67% dirt28% paved5% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:16 AMSunset 7:57 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~24 min). Leave by 7:13 PM for the 7:57 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Clifton - Gatewood (SB) stop 693 m from the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead