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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   Bike: Arabia-Panola Mtn Paved Bike Trail   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 30 2011  8:30 am >> Sat, Jul 30 2011 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jul 29 2011 6:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:17 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
John Christopher
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Join me for a Saturday morning, leisurely 2.5-hour ride of 17 miles total, on the beautiful paved trails in and around the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve.

We'll gather with our bikes at 8:30 AM at the kiosk by the Nature Center building (see detailed directions below). After introductions we'll head south to Panola Mountain State Park, stop halfway through at Alexander Lake, and then head back to the Nature Center via the same path. We'll stop occasionally to regroup,  snack and hydrate as needed. NOTE: Please complete your pre-ride maintenance (e.g. inflate tires, lube chain, etc.) a day or two prior to the event. This will allow us to leave on time and complete the event on schedule.

Similar to the Silver Comet Trail (NW of Atlanta), the Arabia Mountain Trail is a generally hillier and winding multi-use paved scenic trail of about 20 miles. It's built and maintained by the PATH Foundation. It extends from the town of Lithonia and Stonecrest Mall on its north end and Panola Mtn State Park on its southern end. We will ride about 17 miles of the trail. Click here for general info and maps.

We will maintain an easy pace between 10-12 mph. 

All types of bikes and levels of riding ability are welcome. :) 

**PLEASE NOTE**
You are responsible for your bike maintenance and/or repairs on the trail. Other AOCer's will be willing to provide what help they can. But ultimately individual riders are responsible for any repairs. Please be aware that the group will not delay or alter the trip for a repair. Make sure you complete a pre-ride maintenance check a day or two prior to the event.

Required Items to Bring:

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

Clothing appropriate for the weather.

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions:

ARABIA MOUNTAIN is in the SE corner of DeKalb County (east of Atlanta near Lithonia, GA and I-20).  Once you exit from I20, navigating the roads to the meeting location at Arabia Mountian Nature Center is very tricky. Please follow the directions below very carefully.

A) From Atlanta or I-285 proceed eastbound on I-20 to exit #74 (Evans Mill Rd/Lithonia).

B) Veer right onto the ramp leading to Evans Mill Rd. Continue on this ramp (yes, it remains a ramp) for about 1 mile through one traffic light (intersection for Lithonia Industrial Blvd), through another intersection (with a left turn), and past one lake (on the right).

C) Just after the lake, the ramp will fork and a secondary ramp that veers to the right will appear. DO NOT take this right turn! Stay straight on the ramp and continue to the large traffic light, intersection at the ramps end.

D) At the traffic light turn right onto Evans Mills road. You will immediately see another traffic light in front of you. At the traffic light, go straight through and onto Woodrow Road. DO NOT turn left and follow Evans Mill. Yes, it's one of those Atlanta roads where the name of the road turns at an intersection.

E) Continue on Woodrow Road about 1 mile to a stop sign at Klondike Road. Turn right onto Klondike Road and travel approximately 1 mile. You will cross Rockland Road as you circle through a roundabout. Exit the roundabout on the opposite side as if you drove straigt acros Rockland.

F) Continue 1 more mile to the Arabia Mountain Nature Center on the right. Once you enter, you'll see the center to the left, parking on the left and right. The lot to the right is very large and has plenty of parking.

We'll gather in next to the Kiosk in front of the Nature Center.


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


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