# Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area: Granite Monadnock & Cratered Moonscape Hike > Place to go for families in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell area (GA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Daily Sunrise to Sunset; Nature Center open Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, 3787 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038 - Ages: 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 - Price: Free admission; Free parking at all trailheads; Leashed dogs welcome - Schedule: Daily Sunrise to Sunset; Nature Center open Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM - Organizer: Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance & DeKalb County - Official page: https://arabiaalliance.org - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/atlanta/activities/arabia-mountain-national-heritage-area-granite-monadnock-and-cratered--listing-9581eb82792d5c45aed2b5be ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Atlanta - [Panola Mountain State Park: Outcrop Trail & Granite Monadnock Boardwalks](https://grassyknees.com/atlanta/activities/panola-mountain-state-park-outcrop-trail-and-granite-monadnock-boardwa--listing-aa8f14880e6df44737a8b7ec) — Daily 7:00 AM–Sunset; Nature Center open daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge · All ages · From $10 · checked Nov 4. Designated as a National Natural Landmark, Panola Mountain State Park preserves a pristine 100-acre granite monadnock that has remained virtually undisturbed for centuries. 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