Panola Mountain
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Panola Mountain is a 100 acres (40.5 ha) granite monadnock
near Stockbridge
on the boundary between Henry County
and Rockdale County, Georgia
. The peak is 940 feet (286.5 m) above sea level, rising 260 feet (79.2 m) above the South River
. The South River marks the boundary between Henry/Rockdale counties and DeKalb County, Georgia
. Due to its delicate ecological features, Panola Mountain was designated a National Natural Landmark
.
. Minimally developed, Panola Mountain shelters rare plants of the Piedmont region
. Hikers may explore the park's watershed and granite outcrop on their own, or they may join park staff for guided hikes onto the restricted-access mountain. Guides also offer hikes to a similar monadnock, Arabia Mountain
. The interpretive center features animal exhibits for children. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on trails in the conservation area. Fishing, boating and access to the 12 miles (19.3 km) paved Rockdale River PATH Trail is available at the Alexander Lake recreational area on the east side of the park.
Monadnock
A monadnock or inselberg is an isolated rock hill, knob, ridge, or small mountain that rises abruptly from a gently sloping or virtually level surrounding plain...
near Stockbridge
Stockbridge, Georgia
Stockbridge is a city in Henry County, Georgia, United States with a population of 25,636 as of the 2010 census. It is the hometown of the multi-platinum selling alternative rock/post-grunge band Collective Soul and home to one of the youngest starting pitchers ever to play for the Atlanta Braves,...
on the boundary between Henry County
Henry County, Georgia
Henry County is a growing suburban county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 119,341. As of 2010, the county's population swelled to 203,922, up 70.9% from the previous census and becoming Georgia's 8th most populous county and the 10th fastest growing...
and Rockdale County, Georgia
Rockdale County, Georgia
Rockdale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 70,111. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 82,052. Two years later, the population was 84,569. The county seat is Conyers.-Geography:...
. The peak is 940 feet (286.5 m) above sea level, rising 260 feet (79.2 m) above the South River
South River (Ocmulgee River)
The South River is a tributary of the Ocmulgee River in the U.S. state of Georgia. It originates in the city of East Point in Fulton County and eventually flows into Lake Jackson, joining the Yellow River and the Alcovy River to form the Ocmulgee....
. The South River marks the boundary between Henry/Rockdale counties and DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population of the county was 691,893 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is the city of Decatur. It is bordered to the west by Fulton County and contains roughly 10% of the city of Atlanta...
. Due to its delicate ecological features, Panola Mountain was designated a National Natural Landmark
National Natural Landmark
The National Natural Landmark program recognizes and encourages the conservation of outstanding examples of the natural history of the United States. It is the only natural areas program of national scope that identifies and recognizes the best examples of biological and geological features in...
.
State park
Panola Mountain State Park was created to protect the mountain, a smaller and pristine version of Stone MountainStone Mountain
Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock in Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States. At its summit, the elevation is 1,686 feet amsl and 825 feet above the surrounding area. Stone Mountain granite extends underground at its longest point into Gwinnett County...
. Minimally developed, Panola Mountain shelters rare plants of the Piedmont region
Piedmont (United States)
The Piedmont is a plateau region located in the eastern United States between the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the main Appalachian Mountains, stretching from New Jersey in the north to central Alabama in the south. The Piedmont province is a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian division...
. Hikers may explore the park's watershed and granite outcrop on their own, or they may join park staff for guided hikes onto the restricted-access mountain. Guides also offer hikes to a similar monadnock, Arabia Mountain
Arabia Mountain
Arabia Mountain is a monadnock in DeKalb County, Georgia. The peak is 940 feet above sea level, rising 180 feet above Arabia Lake reservoir. It is now part of the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, a DeKalb County park....
. The interpretive center features animal exhibits for children. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on trails in the conservation area. Fishing, boating and access to the 12 miles (19.3 km) paved Rockdale River PATH Trail is available at the Alexander Lake recreational area on the east side of the park.