10-Mile Nature Trek

Description: Come join us for a 10-mile adventure at the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve! This hike is for those who want just a little more than what we offer on our weekly hikes. More nature, more distance, more views, and more exploration!

What to expect: We will meet at the Nature Center before heading out. We'll hike at a relaxed pace, but we will maintain a 2.5 mile/hr speed so we're back on time! Join us to connect with nature and challenge yourself a little.

Program leader: Your guide will be Ranger Rachel, the DeKalb County Park Naturalist at Arabia, and Ranger Marquez, Ranger at Arabia Alliance.

Where to meet: Find Ranger Rachel in the Nature Center (3787 Klondike Rd).

What to bring: Wear comfortable footwear, dress for the weather, don't forget snacks, and bring a refillable water bottle. If you want to bring lunch, please make sure it's something you can eat while hiking as we won't make long stops for food. We encourage wearing a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and long pants to protect against sticks and ticks.

Restrooms: Public restrooms are available in the Nature Center parking lot and portapotties located throughout the Preserve.

Recommended ages: This program content is designed for adults, but all ages are welcome.

Dogs: This program is NOT appropriate for dogs, so please leave your pup at home.

Weather contingency: This program will be canceled if there is rain or other inclement weather.

Walking distance: 10 miles

Exposure: This walk is under shaded tree canopy and in full sun.

Trail surface & accessibility: DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programs. Reasonable accommodations may be available upon request. To request an accommodation, please contact the program organizer at least 48 hours in advance of the event.

Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Contact Ranger Rachel: [email protected]

Waiver & Release: By registering for this activity, each participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that he/she is participating in this program at his/her own risk and holds DeKalb County and all its officers, agents, servants, and/or employees harmless from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, charge, or expense to which they or any of them may be put or subjected by reason of participant’s participation in this program. You further acknowledge that DeKalb County is not responsible for the acts of others participating in this program and the other participants may include, but not be limited to, interested individuals, members of civic groups, religious groups, or community group, and/or persons convicted of crimes and/or violations of County ordinances and ordered to provide community service. I give permission that all photographs, films, video recordings, and sound recordings of me and/or my child(ren) made by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs during this Naturalist program may be used non- commercially by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to promotion and educational purposes. I understand and acknowledge that neither my child(ren) nor I will receive any compensation whatsoever for appearing in any photograph, film, video recording, or sound recording made by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs.