This cache is placed with permission. Please follow all park rules, noting that the park is open Dawn to Dusk (No night caching, please). This cache should be approached from inside the park.
Cell service will be limited in various areas on the AMNHA Geo-Path. Please plan accordingly.
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AMNHA Geo-Path Series
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AMNHA: Arabia Lake
Series: Past and Present Passages
Password: Located in the logbook
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Parking Options: See waypoints / Free
Arabia Lake is over 100 years old and was built to supply water for the quarrying operations that were in full swing during the first half of the 20th century. The dam is not readily apparent, due to large trees growing on it, leading many people upon first seeing the lake to conclude that it is a natural lake.
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Arabia Lake
A recent fisheries survey showed the lake to be inhabited by bluegill, large mouth bass, warmouth, and black bullhead. The overall fishery status was rated poor, though quite a few people fish the lake. Extensive bladderwort vegetation interferes with fishing.
Bladewort in Araba Lake
The lake has heavy beaver activity, with many trees having been cut down by beavers over the past few years. From the cache, look just upstream on Stephenson Creek and note the beaver dam. At the head of the lake, you will note a number of trees either felled or gnawed on by beavers. Many of the beaver tree cuts are somewhat conical. Note one on the little peninsula at the head of the lake not far from the cache.
During World War II and as late as the early 1950's Georgia Tech, under contract with the U. S. Navy, conducted underwater tests of various types of explosives. Explosive detonations were set off at a depth of 10 feet and varied from less than one pound up to 90 pounds. The metal piers on the east shore and the metal structure farther out in the lake were used in the underwater testing. The near shore piers once supported a walkway. Munitions were hoisted out over the lake by means of a cable and pulley system, then lowered into the water. The nearby Quonset hut structure was used for storage during the testing. The early 1950's testing involved the development of an underwater sound system.
Stephenson Creek below Araba Lake
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Are You Ready To Find More Geocaches?
Come explore the Arabia Mountain PATH and earn trackable prizes along the way!
The AMNHA Geo-PATH is a geocaching program spread along the entire 30+ miles of the Arabia Mountain PATH hike/bike trail. We have many geocaches waiting for you to find.
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Download the passports
Geocaching Adventures Passport
Completed the passports? Choose one
the following to claim your prize.
Scan and email the Arabia Alliance Team
Scan and mail Arabia Alliance office
Fill out the AMNHA Geo-Path Prize Form
Additional Links
Trail Maps and Landmarks
Learn and Activities
Tips for Hiking in the Summer Heat
Tips for Avoiding Ticks
Winter Hikes and Winter Wildlife
Waypoints and Adding or Viewing Coordinates
Trails Map Type Option
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Each cache is classified in one of following series:
Adventure Labs
Arabia Mountain Adventures
Geocaching 101
GeoTour
Lands Less Visited
Lithonia's Historic Hike
Panola Mountain Pathways
Past and Present Passages
South River Stroll
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