Overview
Arabia Mountain Trail visits natural beauty in South Dekalb County with a combination of trails over 20 miles in length. The Arabia Mountain Trail officially starts in the city of Lithonia and goes generally southeast. There are a couple of spurs that access the trail. It crosses the South River and becomes the Rockdale River Trail. It continues on through Panola Mountain State Park and beyond.
The Arabia Mountain Trail winds through 2000 acres of protected parkland in south DeKalb County. It features the natural beauty of rock outcroppings, woodland waterfalls, farms, and wildflowers.
The Rockdale River Trail travels through some lovely farmland, through the very scenic Panola Mountain State Park and 6 miles beyond. Extensions of the Trail are anticipated in 2011 and 2012 and will go to the beautiful Monastery in Conyers.
This combined trail is not a rail-trail so it is not flat. It does have some curves and climb, but is not a strenuous trail. It is a great place for a family outing, a day of recreation are sightseeing for walkers, runners, cyclists, birdwatchers, etc.
Directions: From Lithonia business district, the trail is three blocks south on Johnson Street. There is limited parking here. The best place to start is an the back of Stonecrest Mall behind Macy’s. There is plenty of room to park and there is a convenient, marked spur, to get to the Arabia Mountain Trail.
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