Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve

Diamorpha smallii (red diamorpha) on Arabia Mountain
Colony of Black-spored Quillwort (Isoetes melanospora) in a granite pool on top of Arabia Mountain
Closeup photograph of Black-spored Quillwort (Isoetes melanospora)

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve is located near Lithonia, Georgia. The preserve includes Arabia Mountain, a monadnock in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA. Arabia Mountain is 954 feet (290m) above sea level, rising 170 feet (52m) above Arabia Lake reservoir. The Nature Preserve is a part of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area and includes the Heritage Area's namesake, Arabia Mountain.[1]

The preserve is known for its barren landscape. It includes 2,550 acres in DeKalb County, Georgia with a multi-use bike path and hiking trails. Fishing is also available. The park features large exposed granite formations, wetlands, pine forest, oak forest, streams habitat and two lakes. Plant species include the rare red diamorpha in the winter and yellow daises in the fall. The area included rock quarries and abandoned structures form the mining operations.[2]

The park includes a nature center with parking at 3787 Klondike Road. Guided hikes are scheduled at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday as of 2014. [2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/natural_resources/wonders.html
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Arabia Alliance

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Coordinates: 33°40′01″N 84°07′08″W / 33.667°N 84.119°W

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