Today’s Mystery Photo seems like a pretty peaceful place. Tell us where you think this photograph was taken, and add some details about the area. Send your answers to elliott@brack.net, and include your hometown. The photo came from the county’s web site.
There were few clues in the most recent Mystery Photo, but three readers got it dead right. George Graf of Palmyra, Va. wrote: “I believe this is Miller Lake at Little Mulberry Park, near Auburn. Some say that Little Mulberry Park is one of Gwinnett County’s best-kept secrets. Magnificent scenery with a plethora of offerings for all ages, the park hosts heart-beating steep hills for running aficionados but also relaxing hiking trails for children and pets. Home to more than 14 miles of trails, meadows, playgrounds, and lakes, the park spreads over more than 890 acres. The park’s East Mulberry Trail loop is suitable for observing rich flora and wildlife but is also great for effective workouts because of its elevation change.”
Lou Camerio, Lilburn, also got it right, as did Allan Peel of San Antonio, Tex. He wrote of the park: “There are some interesting facts about the park:
- There is a ridge in the park (located within the West Meadow, just off the Fence Road entrance) that rises to 1,112 feet – one of the highest points in Gwinnett County.
- The trail that connects the north and south ends of the park actually dates back over 100 years and was once a 19th century carriage route.
- This park contains over 200 carefully stacked rock piles called Little Mulberry Indian Mounds that are included in the National Register of Historic Places. Some archeologists attribute the mounds to Native Americans, while others attribute them to early settlers. The issue is still in dispute.”
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