7 mile hike at Arabia Mountain

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7 mile hike at Arabia Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, DeKalb County

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 16 2025 9:00 am >> Wed, Jul 16 2025 11:15 am

Registration Opens:

Fri, Jul 11 2025 5:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 16 2025 6:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Chuck M

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

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. This route is about 7 miles with around 700 feet of climbing, but I have slightly changed the route so it could be more or less. So bring your sense of adventure and be flexible. We will aim for 2.7 mph, a 22 minute pace.

The route takes us by Arabia Lake, some former farms, pine forests, hardwood forests, a former quarry, some waterfalls, and some rock cairns. 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 you will be glad you enjoyed this close-to-town gem!

Up to two well-behaved dogs on leash (as required by the park) are welcome. They must be able to keep up and not delay the group.

Required Items to Bring:

Shoes with good traction

Water

Snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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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.

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