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AMNHA Geo-Path Series
AMNHA: Rock Pile
Passport: Lands Less Visited
Series: Lands Less Visited
Password: Located in the logbook
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Parking Options: See waypoints
Remnants of Quarrying
The rock pile and vertical rock face at this location are remnants of quarrying that took place more than a century ago.
The outcrop south of Arabia Mountain was not quarried as heavily as some other parts of the preserve. Because of that, the signs of quarrying here blend more quietly into the natural landscape.
The quarry faces are relatively low, and the worked areas are intermingled with unquarried stone, making this section feel less industrial than other quarry sites nearby.
A Changing Forest
As you travel through this area, you may notice a large number of standing dead pine trees. A Southern Pine Beetle infestation killed many of them in 2017.
In mixed forests, a die-off like this can speed the transition toward a more hardwood-dominated landscape. Here, however, the more open conditions and abundant sunlight may allow pine to remain the dominant tree for longer.
During September, this area has a brilliant daisy floral display.
Seasonal Color
This area changes again in late summer and early fall, when bright yellow daisies create a striking display across the outcrop.
It is one more reminder that even places marked by quarrying and forest loss continue to shift, recover, and surprise.
Even a worked landscape can still hold beauty, change, and renewal.
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 more than 30 miles of trail. Many geocaches are waiting to be discovered.
Download the passports
Geocaching Adventures Passport
Completed the passports?
Choose one of the following options 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
Each cache is classified in one of the 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
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
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