Near Arabia Mountain Trail to Panola Mountain/Lake Alexander
Alexanders Lake from the Rockdale River Trail
Near Arabia Mountain Trail to Panola Mountain/Lake Alexander
The front gate at Alexander Lake.
Near Arabia Mountain Trail to Panola Mountain/Lake Alexander
SUPs and Kayaks at Alexander Lake.
Near Arabia Mountain Trail to Panola Mountain/Lake Alexander
A view through the trees.
Near Arabia Mountain Trail to Panola Mountain/Lake Alexander
Guide stones along the trail.

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Arabia Mountain Trail to Panola Mountain/Lake Alexander

4.0 (1 Rating)
An out and back hike with plenty of nice scenery.
16.3
mi
Distance
1,027
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Trail rules are posted at the Arabia Mtn Trailhead, and also here: http://pathfoundation.org/trails/trail-etiquette/

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
16.27mi
Distance
1,027ft
Elevation Gain
1,027ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
882ft
High Point
683ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Start off at the !Arabia Mountain Trailhead, and pass the granite outcroppings, creeks, and critters that line the trail, down to Alexander Lake. Take a rest and enjoy a view of the lake and all the aquatic life, before heading back. There are also restrooms available at the lake area. This hike heads back toward Arabia Mountain, but there are other trails if a longer distance is desired. The Rockdale River Trail links up to this course, as well as Panola Mountain/Alexander Lake Trail and the South River Trail.

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Contributors
Clint Fowler