7 mile hike at Arabia Mountain

sponsor

Print-Friendly Version

Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)

Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar

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.

7 mile hike at Arabia Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, DeKalb County

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 17 2024 9:00 am >> Sun, Mar 17 2024 11:45 am

Registration Opens:

Mon, Mar 4 2024 2:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Mar 17 2024 6:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Chuck M

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Come join me in a hike in the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve in East DeKalb County. This jewel of a park is a premier location for cycling, and it also has some very nice hiking trails. Most of the hiking trails are short, but they are tied together by the multi-use PATH, so we will spend some time on concrete and boardwalk going between the various trails. My mapping program says this route is 7 miles with about 400 feet of climbing but it could be more or less, so bring your sense of adventure and be flexible. We will go slow enough to enjoy the sights and take a photo or two.

The route I've drawn takes us by Arabia Lake, some former quarries, some waterfalls, and some rock cairns. While I am familiar with all parts of this route, it is marked exploratory because I have modified the original route by omitting as much of the concrete and boardwalk as possible, concentrating on dirt trails and exposed granite. I think we will be glad we checked this close-to-town gem!

Up to two well-behaved dogs on leash (as required by the park) are welcome.

Required Items to Bring:

Shoes with good traction

Water

Snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles if you use them

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve is in East DeKalb County just south of I-20. Coming from Atlanta, take Exit 74 and at the light turn left onto Mall Parkway. Turn right onto Klondike Road. Pass the Stonecrest Library on the right, the Arabia Mountain/Vaughters' Farm, and look for the Arabia Mountain Nature Center on the right at 3787 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, Ga.

Notes:

Because this is a nature preserve, please stay on the trail and do not disturb or remove anything.

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

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