Arabia-Panola Mtn Paved Bike Trail

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Arabia-Panola Mtn Paved Bike Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Nature Center at Arabia Mtn, 20 mi E of Atlanta

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 23 2011 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Wed, Apr 13 2011 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 22 2011 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

approx 3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Paula Schubert
John Christopher

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Join us for a Saturday morning leisurely 2.5-hour ride of less than 20 miles total, on the beautiful paved trails in and around the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve just a few minutes east of Atlanta.

We'll gather with our bikes at 9:00 AM by the Nature Center building-see detailed directions below. We'll depart shortly after 9:00 AM and head southward to Panola Mountain State Park, then back to the Nature Center via the same path. We'll stop occasionally to regroup, snack and drink as needed.

If you're familiar with the Silver Comet Trail (NW of Atlanta) the Arabia Mountain Trail is a similar (though generally hillier) multi-use paved scenic trail about 20 miles in total length built to the high standards of the "PATH Foundation." It extends from the town of Lithonia and Stonecrest Mall on its north end (both just off I-20 Exit #74) and Panola Mtn State Park on its southern end.

Map - http://pathfoundation.org/trails/arabia-mountain/

We will maintain an easy pace between 10-12 mph.
All types of bikes and levels of riding ability are welcome. :)

Please note that you will be responsible for your own bike maintenance during the event.

Required Items to Bring:

Bike
Helmet is REQUIRED!
Water
Spare tire tube
Tool(s) for removing your wheel (for those who do not have quick-release wheels)

Clothing appropriate for the weather.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trail snacks
Bike tools

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

http://pathfoundation.org/trails/arabia-mountain/

Directions: Overview

ARABIA MOUNTAIN is in the SE corner of DeKalb County (east of Atlanta near Lithonia, GA and I-20).

From Atlanta or I-285 proceed eastbound on I-20 to exit #74 (Evans Mill Rd/Lithonia). Turn right off the ramp onto Evans Mill Rd. At the light continue straight onto Woodrow Drive. DO NOT TURN RIGHT! Travel on Woodrow Drive 1 mile to stop sign. Turn right onto Klondike Road and travel approximately 1 mile. You will cross Rockland Road. ontinue 1 more mile to the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area NORTH parking lot on your Right.

We'll gather at the front door of the Nature Center

Notes:

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