Summit Sunset Series #9 - Arabia Mountain - Sat, Jan 28 2012

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.



Summit Sunset Series #9 - Arabia Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Marietta, GA   Hike: Summit Sunset Series #9 - Arabia Mountain   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 28 2012  4:30 pm >> Sat, Jan 28 2012 6:15 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 28 2012 4:29 pm
Event Duration:approx 1 hr 45 min
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:2.5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This another in the Summit Sunset Series where we will enjoy sunsets from some of the finest scenic viewpoints...all on or near mountain peaks.  If you've never had this experience, you don't know what you're missing, so time to find out...

Arabia Mountain is a monadnock in DeKalb County, Georgia. The peak is 940 feet above sea level, rising 180 feet above Arabia Lake reservoir. It is now part of the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, a DeKalb County park. (thanks wikipedia)

This will be a D1 hike/walk around the area surrounding the summit.  I am doing a D6 hike the next day, so want to conserve my energy and this will be a very easy hike.  There are small hills so you need to be able to handle those, but you don't need to be in great shape.  So this is a good event for beginners or for anyone who wants to get out on beautiful day and meet some new people and enjoy a mountaintop sunset.  You can always get there earlier and hike some before meeting the group if you would like a better workout.

Some of the red Diamorpha is near its peak right now...


(Thanks Scott Looper for pic)
 
It is just a short walk back to the cars after the sunset, so you don't really need a headlamp or flashlight but probably wouldn't hurt to bring one if you want to take your time heading back.  I sometimes will wait about 15-30 min after the sunset if there are still some colorful clouds to view.  But if it is a cloudless sunset, I will head back right afterwards as well.


Required Items to Bring:
  • shoes with good traction
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • flashlight or headlamp
  • camera

    •  


    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    There are two entrances to the park, so make sure you meet at the more southerly one.  Don't park at the lot with the visitors center and the bike trail right there.  The approximate address is:

    4140 Klondike Road
    Lithonia, GA 30038

    But you will see the sign on the left (if heading south) and park in that lot.

    Google Map


    View Larger Map

    Notes:
    * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

    Cost Includes:NA

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
    *Note: NA