Arabia Mountain Path (South)
Saturday, October 30
This is a hilly ride. Alternatives include mountain bike and walking trails, a wild animal rescue park, and more.
The Arabia Mountain PATH serpentines through the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, in wooded valleys lined with wildflowers and incredible granite outcroppings while connecting Lithonia, Stonecrest Mall, the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, AWARE Wildlife Center, Panola Mountain State Park, and the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. We will be riding the southern half of the PATH that runs along the South River Trail, the Panola Mountain Greenway, and the Rockdale River Trail.
The portion of the Path we'll be riding is about 21 miles on hilly, off–road bike paths. If you want to extend your ride, explore the northern portion of the Path on your return.
Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021.
Time: 10:00 AM Central (11:00 AM Eastern) at the Trailhead. (The drive from Auburn/Opelika is about 2 hours.)
Road Conditions: All paved, off–road paths. Hilly. Any bikes/tires will be fine.
Bring: Water. Snacks. $5 parking. Treasure for a meal afterwards at the Village Corner Restaurant.
More Information
Directions to Panola Mountain State Park Trailhead
(About two hours drive. $5 parking.)
2654 SR-155
Stockbridge GA 30281
GPS: 33.624221, -84.173527
Check your mapping app for the best route. The one below is one option.
Saturday, October 30
This is a hilly ride. Alternatives include mountain bike and walking trails, a wild animal rescue park, and more.
The Arabia Mountain PATH serpentines through the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, in wooded valleys lined with wildflowers and incredible granite outcroppings while connecting Lithonia, Stonecrest Mall, the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, AWARE Wildlife Center, Panola Mountain State Park, and the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. We will be riding the southern half of the PATH that runs along the South River Trail, the Panola Mountain Greenway, and the Rockdale River Trail.
The portion of the Path we'll be riding is about 21 miles on hilly, off–road bike paths. If you want to extend your ride, explore the northern portion of the Path on your return.
Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021.
Time: 10:00 AM Central (11:00 AM Eastern) at the Trailhead. (The drive from Auburn/Opelika is about 2 hours.)
Road Conditions: All paved, off–road paths. Hilly. Any bikes/tires will be fine.
Bring: Water. Snacks. $5 parking. Treasure for a meal afterwards at the Village Corner Restaurant.
More Information
- Arabia Mountain PATH Self–Guided Tour (PDF)
- Arabia Mountain Natural Heritage Area brochure (PDF)
- Route map (PDF)
- Route map (Ride With GPS)
- Garmin directions (.fit)
Directions to Panola Mountain State Park Trailhead
(About two hours drive. $5 parking.)
2654 SR-155
Stockbridge GA 30281
GPS: 33.624221, -84.173527
Check your mapping app for the best route. The one below is one option.
- Take I-85 North towards Atlanta.
- Take Exit 68 to merge onto I–285 East towards International Atlanta Bypass.
- After 15 miles, take Exit 48 onto GA–155 toward Flat Shoals Rd. Turn right onto Flat Shoals Rd. (GA–155).
- After 4 miles, right onto Snapfinger Rd. (GA–155).
- After 5 miles, the Park is on your left. After you pass through the ranger kiosk, the parking lot next to the Trail is on your right.