Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(770) 389-7801
This unusual park near Atlanta was created to protect a 100-acre granite monadnock (mountain) often compared to Stone Mountain and Arabia Mountain. 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. Children especially enjoy the interpretive center with animal exhibits. Due to its delicate ecological features, Panola Mountain was designated a National Natural Landmark, and pets are not allowed on most trails. Bicycles are allowed only on the paved PATH trail.
Attending an event? Due to the popularity of our scheduled programs and guided hikes, all require advance registration.
Park Hours: September 15-April 14, 7AM-6PM (or dark); April 15-September 14, 7AM-9PM (or dark).
Interpretive Center Hours: open 8:30AM-5PM daily.
Teachers and Educators
Panola Mountain Research Watershed Area
Join Friends of Panola State Park
FACILITIES:
- 1,319 Acres
- 4 Picnic Shelters ($65)
- Conference Room (seats 50, $150)
- Visitor Center
- Playground
- 2 Fishing Lakes
ACTIVITIES:
- Hiking
- Bicycling and Jogging -- access to 12-mile, paved Rockdale River and Arabia Mountain PATH Trail
- Birding
- Fishing -- free permit required
- Picnicking
- Interpretive Programs
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Events
Advanced Fly Fishing Clinic
4th Saturday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM until Dec 26, 2009
| This clinic is for graduates of our Basic Fly Fishing Clinic and will focus on "On the Water Techniques... $12-$15 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Tree Top Excursions: Introduction Climb
1st Saturday of Month 1 PM - 4 PM until Dec 5, 2009
| Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory climb to Canopy-Adventure-Research-Educational Technical Tree Climbing (CARE TTC). Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. Register in advance. $10 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Winter Bird Hike
Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Dec 5, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
| Join one of Panola Mountain's birders on this winter tour and search for a variety of hawks, sparrows and other winter migrant and resident birds. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Basic Fly Fishing Clinic
2nd Saturday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM until Dec 12, 2009
| The two-hour clinic covers equipment, knot tying, casting, safety issues and other tricks of the trade. If time permits participants may stay to catch the "Fish of Fish." Instructors C. H... $7 - $10 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Basic Fly Tying Clinic
2nd Saturday of Month 1 PM - 3 PM Jan 10, 2009 until Dec 12, 2009
 Learn the art of fly tying as instructors introduce you to tools, techniques and tricks of the trade to create realistic flies. Participants will make one fly and possibly more if time permits. Ages 10 and older. Register in advance. $25 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Beyond the Basics: Fly Tying Clinic
2nd Saturday of Month 3:30 PM - 5 PM Jan 10, 2009 until Dec 12, 2009
| Having learned the art of basic fly tying, now we move beyond the basics. Instructors introduce you to more advanced techniques and tricks of the trade. Participants will make one or more flies such as deer hair flies, or even a hummingbirds if time permits. $35 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Panola Mountain Fly Tyers Roundtable
2nd Tuesday of Month 6:30 PM - 9 PM Jan 13, 2009 until Dec 8, 2009
| This is a social gathering of fly fishermen, fly tiers and outdoor enthusiasts who wish to provide resources and education opportunities to Georgia's visitors and citizens... $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Heartsaver CPR with AED
3rd Saturday of Month 9 AM - 11:30 AM Jan 17, 2009 until Oct 17, 2009
Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Saturday, Dec 5, 2009 9 AM - 11:30 AM
| Program is good for workers from day cares, churches, preschools, aquatic/amusement parks and other places that require certification. This course covers adult, child and infant procedures. Contact Pepper Bagby at to register. Fee includes workbook. $3 parking. 678-758-6032. |
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Saturday Mountain Hike
3rd Saturday of Month 10 AM - 1:30 PM until Dec 19, 2009
| These ranger-led hikes depart from the nature center and are for participants in good physical condition. Register and pay in advance. This program must have at least five hikers or it will be cancelled. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Heartsaver First Aid Program
Saturday, Jan 17, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, May 16, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, Jul 18, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, Sep 19, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
| Combined content of the American Heart Association's Heartsaver Adult CPR, AED, barrier devices, intervention for choking and the signs of heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest and foreign body airway obstruction... $3 parking. 678-758-6032. |
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Panola Mountain Volunteers: Hands On Atlanta
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Feb 21, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Mar 14, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Apr 4, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Jul 18, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Aug 1, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Sep 26, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 9 AM - 12 PM
| Volunteers are invited to lend a hand with projects to improve the park's recreational and environmental resources. Removing invasive plants improves native habitat, while grounds maintenance (such as spreading woodchip mulch along trails) will assist with erosion control... 404-979-2817. |
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Wood Carving 101
Saturday, Jan 24, 2009 2 PM - 5 PM
Saturday, May 23, 2009 2 PM - 5 PM
Saturday, Oct 24, 2009 2 PM - 5 PM
| During this introductory course, learn how to carve wood by hand, shaping it into art. The course will cover types of wood, carving tools and equipment, and hands-on instruction. Participants will carve in-the-round and relief. A 1 1/2 hour workshop will be offered after the clinic... $25 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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BLS for Healthcare Providers Course
4th Monday of Month 6 PM - 9:30 PM Jan 26, 2009 until Aug 24, 2009
Monday, Sep 21, 2009 6 PM - 9:30 PM
Monday, Oct 26, 2009 6 PM - 9:30 PM
| The BLS for Healthcare Providers Course is designed to train you in the lifesaving skills of both CPR and relief of choking. Pre-registration required. Contact Pepper Bagby. Fee includes student workbook. $65 plus $3 parking. 678-758-6032. |
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Airway Management Course
4th Tuesday of Month 6 PM - 9:30 PM Jan 27, 2009 until Mar 24, 2009
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009 6 PM - 9:30 PM
4th Tuesday of Month 6 PM - 9:30 PM May 26, 2009 until Oct 27, 2009
| The American Heart Association Airway Management Course is a new and unique program specifically designed to give students the opportunity to learn, practice and demonstrate many airway skills used in resuscitation. Great pre-course for ACLS. Pre-registration required. Contact Pepper Bagby... $75.00 plus $3 parking. 678-758-6032. |
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ECG & Pharmacology Course
Thursday, Jan 29, 2009 6 PM - 9:30 PM
4th Thursday of Month 6 PM - 9:30 PM Feb 26, 2009 until Jun 25, 2009
Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 6 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, Aug 27, 2009 6 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, Sep 24, 2009 6 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 6 PM - 9:30 PM
| The American Heart Association's adult ECG & Pharmacology Course is a new program focused on specific ECG recognition skills and drug treatment knowledge. Great pre-course for ACLS. Pre-registration required. Contact Pepper Bagby. Fee includes student work book. $50.00 plus $3 parking. 678-758-6032. |
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ACLS Provider Course
Saturday, Jan 31, 2009 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, Feb 28, 2009 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, Apr 25, 2009 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, May 30, 2009 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, Sep 26, 2009 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 9 AM - 5 PM
| The ACLS Provider Course is designed to teach you the lifesaving skills required to be both a team member and a team leader in either an in-hospital or out-of-hospital setting. Pre-registration required. Contact Pepper Bagby. Fee includes student work book. $150.00 plus $3 parking. 678-758-6032. |
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Georgia Wildlife Encounter
Saturday, Feb 14, 2009 10 AM - 11 AM
| A park ranger will show live mammals and reptiles native to the state of Georgia. Partipants will explore what role they play in our environment, diversity of wildlife, life cycles, and why they are imperative to us. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Sky Dance of the Timberdoodle
Saturday, Feb 14, 2009 4 PM
| The American Woodcock, aka Timberdoodle, is a squat bird with a long beak and bulging eyes whose numbers are declining because of habitat loss. This field trip will focus on the bird's prime habitat and mating rituals, or "sky dance," that it performs at dusk. $5 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Pediatric Heartsaver First Aid Program
Saturday, Feb 21, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, Dec 5, 2009 12 PM - 6 PM
| Combined content including CPR, AED & First Aid designed specifically for daycare and nursery settings.Contact Pepper Bagby to register. Fee includes workbook. $3 parking. 678-758-6032. |
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Introduction to Backpacking
Saturday, Mar 7, 2009 10 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Oct 3, 2009 10 AM - 12 PM
| This beginner's class will take place in an outdoor classroom. This is a great introduction on how to prepare for backcountry hiking; what is essential, how to save weight, and what to leave at home. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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ZZZ's in the Trees
Saturday & Sunday 6 PM Mar 28, 2009 until Mar 29, 2009
| Join us aloft for a tranquil night in the canopy as you lay in your "tree-boat," viewing stars glimmering like diamonds in the sky. A treetop bivouac camp will be established in our secluded climbing tree for an overnight experience... $80 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Lost Person Prevention
Saturday, Apr 11, 2009 10 AM - 11 PM
Saturday, Sep 12, 2009 10 AM - 11 AM
| Learn simple techniques for not getting lost and keeping track of your family when venturing into the great outdoors of Georgia. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Backpacking Clinic
Saturday & Sunday 1 PM Apr 18, 2009 until Apr 19, 2009
| This over-night guided trip will take you to breathtaking vistas, pine savannahs, hardwood bottomlands and water crossings... $30 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Nocturnal Treetop Excursion
Saturday, Apr 25, 2009 7 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, Jul 18, 2009 7 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, Aug 8, 2009 7 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, Oct 10, 2009 7 PM - 9 PM
| Join us aloft in "Naomi Ruth," a wonderful 90-foot Southern Red Oak, which is our living classroom. This nocturnal climb will include fluorescent lichen and other glowing critters of the night, stargazing and night climbing activities. We may even have a barred owl join us. Register in advance. $25 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Basic Canoe Clinic
Saturday, May 9, 2009 10 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 10 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Jul 11, 2009 10 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Aug 1, 2009 10 AM - 12 PM
| Join a park ranger and learn how to safely use a canoe. Enjoy a nice paddle on scenic Alexander Lake. Register in advance. $20 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Kids Fishing Event
Saturday, May 30, 2009 9 AM - 2 PM
| Kids 15 and younger are invited to our lake to hook a catfish or bluegill while learning about aquatic habitats, fish identification and fishing skills. Also, an archery range, lazier gun range, fly-fishing, tree climbing and Georgia Wildlife Encounters will be available... $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Frog Slog
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2009 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, Jul 7, 2009 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, Aug 4, 2009 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 7 PM - 8:30 PM
| Investigate wetlands and streams in search of frogs and salamanders. Be prepared to get wet and bring a flashlight and headlamp, nets, scenes and buckets. Meet in the Alexandar Lake parking area. $5 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Walk On the Wild Side Twilight Hike
Thursday, Jun 4, 2009 7 PM - 8:30 PM
| Lace up your hiking shoes and come see the nightlife of Panola Mountain. This adventure will introduce you to the evening world of the forest and swamps. We may even have our local night-time denizen, the Barred Owl, join us. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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River Canoe Trip
Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 10 AM - 4 PM
| Join us for a four-mile float with oppertunties for birding and wildlife viewing on the river. We may even see otter and beaver. All gear is provided. Boaters must provide their own lunch, snacks and drinking water. Register in advance. $40 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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