Thanksgiving Morning Hike at Arabia Mountain - Thu, Nov 26 2015

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Thanksgiving Morning Hike at Arabia Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Davidson-Arabia Mountain 3787 Klondike Rd Lithonia Ga   Hike: Thanksgiving Morning Hike at Arabia Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Nov 26 2015  9:30 am >> Thu, Nov 26 2015 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Nov 5 2015 1:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Nov 26 2015 7:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:25
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let us start our Thanksgiving off right by burning some calories hiking at Arabia Mountain before we enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner!  

Arabia Mountain (elevation 954- ft. above sea level)  appears to be seemingly barren until you begin to explore all of its hidden treasures. The mountain is part of the 2,550-acre DeKalb County park called the Davidson – Arabia Nature Preserve. Additionally, the Preserve consists of other large formations of exposed granite, wetlands, pine and oak forests, multiple streams, and two lakes.

Arabia Mountain has many beautiful landscapes, rock quarry, rare plants like the red diamorpha, and an unusual frog pond at the top of the mountain are among the numerous treasures of Arabia Mountain.

The Preserve is considered an ecological wonder that was influenced by man. Additionally, there is evidence of quarrying activities that are demonstrated by the industrial debris on the mountain while abandoned structures provide evidence of storage, offices and shelter for workers. For more information on Arabia Mountain check-out their website  http:/ /arabiaalliance.org/.

In either case, we will be exploring the many treasures of Arabia Mountain on Sunday. We will begin hiking at 9:30 am and plan to hike and explore 3- miles of Arabia Mountain’s trails. I look forward to hiking with everyone!

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water, snacks, hiking or athletic shoes.

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Water, snacks, hiking or athletic shoes.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Atlanta:

- Take I-20 East to Exit #74 - Evans   Mill Rd/Lithonia.
- Turn Right off the ramp onto Evans   Mill Road.
- At the light continue straight onto Woodrow   Drive (Evans   Mill Road turns to the right. Do not turn right!)
- Travel on Woodrow Drive for almost 1 mile to stop sign.
- Turn right onto Klondike Road and travel approximately 1 mile.
- Continue on Klondike Road past Rockland Road (caution light at intersection)
- To park at north parking lot for the nature center: turn right at 2nd driveway
- To park at south parking lot: continue on Klondike Road another 1 mile, and turn left at entrance drive

3787 Klondike Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038


Notes:

There are two parking lots on Klondike Road. We will be meeting at 3787 Klondike Rd Parking Lot, which is the nature center parking lot.


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Cost Includes:

Free parking!


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