# Panola Mountain State Park: Outcrop Trail & Granite Monadnock Boardwalks > Place to go for families in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell area (GA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Daily 7:00 AM–Sunset; Nature Center open daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Panola Mountain State Park, 2620 Hwy 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281 - Ages: All ages; Outcrop Trail (0.75 miles) features wooden overlooks and self-guided nature signs; paved multi-use PATH connects to Arabia Mountain - Price: $10 daily Georgia State ParkPass per vehicle (free with Georgia State Parks Annual Pass) - Schedule: Daily 7:00 AM–Sunset; Nature Center open daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM - Organizer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Official page: https://gastateparks.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/panola-mountain-state-park-outcrop-trail-and-granite-monadnock-boardwa--listing-aa8f14880e6df44737a8b7ec ## About Designated as a National Natural Landmark, Panola Mountain State Park preserves a pristine 100-acre granite monadnock that has remained virtually undisturbed for centuries. While the mountain core is protected for conservation research, the park provides accessible hiking trails, scenic boardwalks, and a peaceful winter lakeside setting for families. The 0.75-mile Outcrop Trail winds past mossy forests and exposed granite flats, featuring interpretive signs and wooden viewing platforms overlooking rare plant communities. 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