Walking at Emory
As one of the nation's most beautiful college campuses, Emory is a great place to walk. Whether you work for Emory University or Emory Healthcare, there are many places to explore.
Walking Groups
Walking groups, led by Emory health and wellness team members or wellness champions, meet at various times and locations throughout the year:
- Meet Me @ Lullwater
- Meet Me @ the Quad
- Meet Me @ the Tunnel
- Meet Me @ Blomeyer
Upcoming Walking Groups
Join us for one of our 6-week summer walking groups. These groups will meet every Wednesday, June 12 - July 17, 2019.
Meet Me @ the Quad: An early morning outdoor walking group to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures around the Quad! Wednesdays at 7:30 am. Register.
Meet Me @ the Tunnel: - An indoor walking group through Emory University Hospital’s animated tunnel, Wednesdays at 12:00 pm. Register.
University Campus Walking Tour
All new Emory University employees are invited to take a walking tour of campus. Walking tours usually occur on the Thursdays after the New Employee Welcome Sessions and are led by a member of Emory's Health and Wellness team. Bring walking shoes. Pre-registration is required and all employees can sign up for any tour at any time.
Walking Places
Whether you are participating in a walking meeting with a co-worker, joining one of our walking groups or just setting out on your own, Emory has several unique walking areas to enjoy:
Lullwater Preserve
Explore different walking routes within this 154-acre preserve with beautiful trees, green spaces and a lake. The preserve is also home to home to an English Tudor mansion where the university president lives. The Meet Me @ Lullwater Walking Group meets here weekly in the fall and spring.
View Lullwater Preserve trail map
The Tunnel
The tunnel between Emory University Hospital and the Emory Clinic is a great place to walk indoors if the weather is cold or rainy. The tunnel walls are decorated with Healthy Emory thematic murals which include wellness tips and information about outdoor activities throughout Georgia.
View Tunnel trail map
The Quad
Located in the heart of Emory's main campus, the Quad, a beautiful green space, provides a nice, easy walk location that is just within steps for many Emory University and Emory University Hospital employees.
View Quad trail map
Emory Healthcare Walking Areas
Walking areas are located at many Emory Healthcare facilities including Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
View Saint Joseph's trail map
Sustainability Maps
These interactive maps display parks, preserves, green spaces and nature trails at Emory, as well as fitness routes, bike rack locations, and Cliff shuttle and MARTA routes.
View Sustainability maps