BARK Ranger Turkey Trot & Costume Contest

About this event

Join us at Arabia Mountain for this pre-Thanksgiving BARK Ranger hike with your costumed fur baby and explore the beauty of nature together.

Description: Join the BARK Ranger Pack with Rangers Whitney & Karsten and your trail buddy for an evening of pet-friendly exploration at Arabia Mountain. Learn pet friendly hiking tips and earn official BARK Ranger swag for your pet while you both enjoy a great time in nature.

We are encouraging pets to come in costume, with the most creative costume(s) winning a prize!

What to expect: Meet at the Nature Center for a “paws”-itively wonderful day! We will travel on the paved PATH as well as natural “soft trails”. Please make sure your dog(s) are always leashed during the hike.

Program leader: Your guide will be Ranger Karsten, the Park Ranger at Arabia, and Ranger Whitney, Natural Resource Manager at the EMBARC Youth Farm.

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

What to bring: Wear comfortable footwear, dress for the weather, bring a refillable water bottle and enough water and/or treats for your fur baby. And don’t forget to come in costume!!!

Restrooms: Public restroom is available at the Nature Center’s parking lot.

Recommended ages: This program content is designed for adults and older children, but all ages are welcome.

Dogs: This program is designed FOR DOGS !! Please make sure to bring your fur baby with you!

Weather contingency: This program will be canceled if there is rain or other inclement weather. Notice of cancellation will be sent by 1pm the day-of.

Walking distance: 2-3 miles

Exposure: This walk will be under shaded tree canopy and in full sun. If the Mountain is too hot, we will keep to more shady areas.

Trail surface & accessibility: DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programs. 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.

Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Contact Ranger Whitney: wmball@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.

From Davidson–Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve