Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area: A Granite Wonderland
Explore ancient granite landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and rich history at Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, just east of Atlanta.
Discover a landscape shaped over 400 million years at Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area near Atlanta. Explore exposed granite formations, diverse plant life, historic sites, and scenic trails perfect for hiking and biking [3, 16].
A brief summary to Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
- 3350 Klondike Rd, Stonecrest, Georgia, 30038, US
- +1404-998-8384
- Visit website
- Monday 7 am-9 pm
- Tuesday 7 am-9 pm
- Wednesday 7 am-9 pm
- Thursday 7 am-9 pm
- Friday 7 am-9 pm
- Saturday 7 am-9 pm
- Sunday 7 am-9 pm
Local tips
- Visit during early mornings or late afternoons to avoid crowds and heat [5].
- Hike after a rainstorm to see shallow pools atop the mountain, but avoid walking through them to protect unique species [5].
- Stay on marked trails, using cairns (rock stacks) as guides on bare granite [8, 17].
- Check the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area website for maps and visitor information [8, 18].
- Weekdays are less crowded than weekends [4, 10].
Getting There
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Driving
From I-20, take the Evans Mill Exit and turn onto Woodrow Road. Continue until it dead-ends into Klondike Road. Turn onto Klondike Road and follow it to the roundabout. Take the first exit onto Rockland Road. The overflow parking lot will be visible in a field with a sign [4, 10]. Parking is free [9]. Note that parking can be crowded on weekends [4, 10].
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Public Transport
From Atlanta, take MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) [13]. Take the 86 from Kensington Station or the 116 from Indian Creek Station to the Mall Pkwy @ Klondike Rd stop [13]. From there, walk west and then south along the PATH trail for about 2.5 miles to the visitors center [13]. A one-way MARTA fare is $2.50 [13].
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