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Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Day Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Arabia Mountain
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 8 2007  10:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Tue, Aug 14 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Sep 6 2007 11:59 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Trip Leader(s):
Dante Martinez
Ben Taratoot
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We will be exploring the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area. Like Stone Mountain – Arabia Mountain is a granite monadnock nearly 400 million years old. The area has unique plant and wild life, spectacular geological formations, and interesting signs of human history. On our 4.2 mile figure eight hike we will explore the mountain, the old quarry areas, and a nearby lake. We will have a stop about half way for lunch and ‘Hiking 101’ for those who are new to hiking.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Shoes/Boots, Water (1 liter), Lunch		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions: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. Continue 1 more mile to the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area SOUTH parking lot on your left

Notes:
We will have a brief 'Hiking 101' for those new to hiking.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.