- Arabia Mountain Park – Stonecrest, GA – Approx. 6 miles – ModerateDavidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center, Stonecrest, GA
Distance: Approximately 6 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Group Pace: 2.5 – 3 MPH
Parking Fee: FreeSooo … let’s take advantage of the holiday with a morning hike!
On this one we will piece together portions of the Arabia, Klondike, Forest and Mountain View Loop Trails. This means your hiking shoes will touch dirt, stone outcroppings, pavement, and a wooden boardwalk 😊We will park and meet at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center off Klondike Road. You can easily find directions by linking via google maps to the red pin posted on this event listing.
The hike will start at 9:00 am, and I figure it will take us about 2.5 hours assuming we don’t get lost. JK. Please note: I do like to and will start events on time so please do not be late for the consideration of all attendees.
Energetic doggies are permitted on this trail and very welcome and encouraged to attend. Woof! 🐕🦺
This groups pace will be a brisk 2.5-3 mph, and breaks will be limited. While most of the trails are relatively flat, there is some incline to get to the summit of Arabia Mountain. Please keep these things in mind when deciding to join.
Parking is free. Restrooms are available, but you may want to practice holding your breath beforehand if you choose to use them. Yikes!
Below are some helpful links. As always, if you have any questions in advance, please let me know and I will do my best to answer them.
Trail Links (general info about the trails):
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/arabia-mountain-klondike-and-forest-trails-loop
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/mountain-view-trail-loop
Nature Center:
Davidson Arabia Nature Preserve
Hope to see you there, and of course please remember that you will be participating entirely at your own risk as Suwanee Take-a-Hikers assumes absolutely no liability (nada, zero, zilch, zip, jack squat) for adverse events which may occur during meetups. Cheers! 😊
- Bartram Trail to Pinnacle Knob – Clayton, GA – 8 miles – Moderate +Warwoman Dell, Georgia, GA
A hike to a great view? Yep! A waterfall on the way up? Yep! A second waterfall on the way up? Yep! A Dunkin Doughnuts near the summit giving away free iced coffees? Nope!
This just shy of 8 mile out and back near Clayton has lots to offer, but you will need to bring your own coffee. 😊
Starting from Warwoman Dell, near Clayton GA, we will hike the 1800+ foot ascent to Pinnacle Knob vista. On the way up we will pass Becky Branch Falls and Martin Falls. Come to think of it we will pass those on the way down since this is an O&B.
AllTrails lists this hike as moderate. I would put it at moderate +plus+ as there are few stretches with steep inclines, a few with rocky/rooty surfaces, and a couple of very shallow creek crossings. And then there is the 1800+ incline and near 8 mile distance to consider. So, please read the summaries and reviews listed in the links below if you are uncertain if this trail is for you.
Our groups pace is about 2.25 – 2.5 mph. Not a sprint, but not a crawl either. Poles are recommended if that is your thing.
Energetic doggies are permitted on this trail and very welcome/encouraged to attend. Woof! 🐕🦺
We will park and meet at the Bartram Trailhead/Warwoman Dell parking lot. You can find directions by linking to google maps via the red pin map on this event listing. But I would suggest familiarizing yourself with the directions beforehand as cell service can be a bit spotty in that area.
The hike will start at 9:00 a.m. and I figure it will take us just under 5 hours in total with rest breaks and some time at the top. Please note: I do like to and will start events on time so please do not be late for the consideration of all attendees. Given the timeframe and hike length, you may want to pack a light lunch to enjoy while taking in the views at the top.
Parking is free. But here's a tip: I would always keep $5 cash tucked away somewhere in in your backpack so you are pretty much prepared for any hike in N GA.
Below are some helpful links. As always, if you have any questions in advance please let me know and I will do my best to answer them.
Trail Links (general info about the trail itself):
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/pinnacle-knob-bartram-trail/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/bartram-trail-to-pinnacle-knobWarwoman Dell Trailhead Parking Info and Directions:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/conf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=10519&actid=50
Hope to see you there, and of course please remember that you will be participating entirely at your own risk as Suwanee Take-a-Hikers assumes absolutely no liability (nada, zero, zilch, zip, jack squat) for adverse events which may occur during meetups. Cheers! 😊