Join Ranger Robby for an engaging Fall Tree Identification Hike. Learn to identify different tree species around Arabia Mountain and beyond!

Fall Tree ID Hike

What to expect: Join Ranger Robby for a Fall tree identification hike to learn more about Arabia Mountain’s forests and helpful tree ID signatures. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or just looking for a unique outdoor experience, this hike is perfect for everyone.

Program leader: Your guide will be Ranger Robby Astrove, the DeKalb County Natural Resource Manager at Arabia Mountain.

Where to meet: Find Ranger Robby at the Nature Center (3787 Klondike Rd.).

What to bring: Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and outdoor hiking shoes. Please bring your own reusable water bottle. Sunscreen and bug spray are available in the Nature Center.

Restrooms: Public restrooms are available in front of the Nature Center. You will look for a brown building with red doors.

Recommended ages: This program content is designed for all ages.

Dogs: This program is not appropriate for dogs.

Weather contingency: This program will be held rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe by DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA).

Walking distance: No more than 3 miles.

Exposure: Some of the hike will be under a shaded canopy while some will be in full sun.

Trail surface & accessibility: This program stays on established soft trails of mixed terrain. There are sections of the walk that are quite steep and also have exposed roots. Questions if this program will work for your mobility? 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. Contact Ranger Robby: rlastrove@dekalbcountyga.gov

Program Photos: We love documenting our programs and may share photographs on DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs’ websites, publications, and social media platforms. While participants are welcome to take their own photos, photographs taken by staff are generally intended for County documentation and promotional purposes and are not routinely distributed to participants.  

Register here or at the link below.