FreeArabia Mountain National Heritage Area: Granite Monadnock & Cratered Moonscape Hike
Visit on your scheduleNov 1 – Feb 28 · 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Daily Sunrise to Sunset; Nature Center open Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve3787 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038 · 16.8 mi approx. from AtlantaDirections
All ages; Arabia Mountain Top Trail (1.3 miles round trip) is a gentle granite climb; paved 33-mile PATH trail is fully stroller and bike friendly
FreeFree admission; Free parking at all trailheads; Leashed dogs welcome
About this adventure
Located just 20 minutes east of Atlanta in Stonecrest, the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve encompasses 2,550 acres of lunar-like exposed granite, pine forests, and quiet wetlands. The centerpiece 1.3-mile Mountain Top Trail leads hikers across massive gray stone slopes that feel like walking on the surface of the moon, offering wide 360-degree views of the surrounding Piedmont countryside. Winter is a magical time to explore Arabia Mountain: seasonal rainfall fills shallow rock solution pools (vernal pools) across the summit, nurturing the rare crimson-colored Diamorpha plant that sprouts during the cooler months. Unlike nearby fee-based parks, entry and parking at Arabia Mountain are 100% free, and the 33-mile paved Arabia Mountain PATH trail is ideal for winter family biking.
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