SCMO: A Day at Arabia Mountain Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Jun 14, 2025; 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM  (Eastern)
Time is tentative.

Organized By: Georgia Chapter and Sierra Club Military Outdoors

Location: 3787 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038, USA

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Event Organizers:
Lornett Vestal
   lornett.vestal@sierraclub.org
   (773) 332-9844

Please join the Sierra Club GA Chapter and the Sierra Club Military Outdoors for a day at Metro Atlanta's hidden gems. We'll be taking a two-mile trek on the Mile Rock Trail. Folks will meet at the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve's Nature Center on Saturday, June 14th at 10 a.m. EST. The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is a wonderland of stunningly diverse landscapes just east of Atlanta. The park’s rolling terrain boasts over thirty miles of prime hiking trails that explore lofty mountaintops, serene lakes, open grasslands, and stream-filled forests. Arabia Mountain has long topped our list of favorite Atlanta hiking and running trails, and this two-mile adventure is an excellent primer to the area’s staggeringly beautiful outdoor spaces.

 

This double-trail loop explores a shady forest, treks through wide-open expanses of granite, and visits a serene glassy lake, all on an easy two-mile loop. This hike’s biological diversity is stunning: towering pines, leafy hardwoods, seasonal wildflowers, mosses, and lichens can be found along its stretch. This landscape is home to Diamorpha smallii, a rare, small plant that blooms a bright crimson in early spring. The route’s elevation change is gentle, making this trail easy for beginners and family-friendly. It serves as one of the SCMO outings leader Lornett Vestal's favorite nature areas in the Atlanta metro area.  

 

Hike the two-mile, kid-friendly loop at Arabia Mountain near Atlanta, following the Mile Rock Trail and Forest Trail through vast rock fields to a glassy, serene lake. We will have time to stop at the nature center, and for the adventurous, we can add a mile and a half to the AWARE nature center. It depends on the group and the weather. Also, a chance to grab lunch on behalf of the Sierra Club Military Outdoors post-hike.  All veterans, active-duty service members, military family members, and civilians are welcome to join us on this day.

Level: Moderate

Cost: This outing is free to all

Bring: Shoes or boots for hiking, water, loose-fitting clothing, snacks, and a jacket in case of rain.

Signup Restrictions: Register online

Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather