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***Come join us*** as we explore one of middle Georgia’s unique monadnocks, Arabia Mountain! Designated as a National Heritage Area in 2006, it sits within the 40,000 acre Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area (which also includes Panola Mountain). Once heavily quarried (one of the largest quarries in the world at that time), we will see much evidence of the work done to extract granite in years past.

All three middle Georgia monadnocks (Arabia, Panola, and Stone Mountain) are home to the rare and endangered tiny **diamorpha** plants, which bloom vivid red during April. We will walk carefully on the exposed granite in order to not disturb the solution pits where they lie, waiting for spring rains to re-emerge. The video in the link below discusses the need to stay out of these sandy, gravelly areas.
[https://arabiaalliance.org/places-to-see/davidson-arabia-mountain-nature-preserve/](https://arabiaalliance.org/places-to-see/davidson-arabia-mountain-nature-preserve/)

Our hike will begin at the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center, where we will start out on the paved **Arabia Mtn PATH trail**, then cross Klondike Road onto the **Mountain Trail**. When we turn up onto the **Mountain Top Trail**, this is where we will be oh so mindful of our steps, avoiding exposed sand and gravel pits…even the tiny ones! We will \*carefully\* follow the cairns down the mountain, then join the **Mountain View Trail**, which hugs the bottom of the mountain and the perimeter of Arabia Lake. We will rejoin the **Mountain Top Trail**, taking it down to Klondike Road, and the **Klondike Trail/Boadwalk.** Once we cross Klondike Road again, we will be back on the paved **Arabia Mtn PATH** for a mile or so, turning at a small creek onto the **Forest Trail**, which we will remain on all the way back to the parking area, totaling approximately **5.5 miles.**

* **What to Bring**: water (1-2 liters), snacks, lunch, hiking poles (not necessary, but always helpful. **DO USE** **rubber tips** on your poles for this hike).
* **What to Wear**: Non-cotton layers. Be mindful of the weather and dress accordingly. Maybe pack a rain jacket? Wear comfortable hiking shoes with good gripping soles.
* **No dogs** on this hike.
* **There is ample free parking** and a bathroom (a nicer pit toilet) outside the Nature Center. There is also a port-a-potty at about the 3 mile mark.
* **If there is time and interest afterwards,** lets head over to Las Colinas Mexican Grill in Lithonia. [https://lascolinasmexgrill.com/](https://lascolinasmexgrill.com/)

**If this event is cancelled** due to inclement weather, we will notify everyone (by Meetup mail and in the Comments) by 7:00PM the night before the hike, or sooner, and reschedule as soon as possible. Having your Meetup notifications enabled to alert cancellations is recommended!

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Arabia Mountain: Mountain Top & Side, Klondike, & Forest Trails - 5.5+/- miles

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Arabia Mountain: Mountain Top & Side, Klondike, & Forest Trails - 5.5+/- miles

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