Wild Georgia Events

Panola Mountain State Park


Friday, December 19, 2025

Holiday Elf Hike Scavenger Hunt
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Santa's sneaky elves hid ornaments throughout the park and the Park Rangers need your help to find them! Stop by the Nature Center anytime after 9AM to get your festive scavenger hunt, get hiking, and complete the riddle before 4PM to win a prize! This scavenger hunt is a self-led activity and is suitable for families of all ages. Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
View Event Details

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Holiday Elf Hike Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Santa's sneaky elves hid ornaments throughout the park and the Park Rangers need your help to find them! Stop by the Nature Center anytime after 9AM to get your festive scavenger hunt, get hiking, and complete the riddle before 4PM to win a prize! This scavenger hunt is a self-led activity and is suitable for families of all ages. Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
View Event Details

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Holiday Elf Hike Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Santa's sneaky elves hid ornaments throughout the park and the Park Rangers need your help to find them! Stop by the Nature Center anytime after 9AM to get your festive scavenger hunt, get hiking, and complete the riddle before 4PM to win a prize! This scavenger hunt is a self-led activity and is suitable for families of all ages. Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
View Event Details
Winter Solstice Walk
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
December 21st marks the fist day of winter. From here until the summer solstice, our days will get longer! Join a ranger on a 0.75 mile walk on the Rock Outcrop Trail to discuss plants and their significance to the winter solstice. Call the park to register as space is limited. Wear good shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at the Nature Center. Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
View Event Details

Thursday, January 1, 2026

First Day Hike - Guided Mountain Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 9 AM to 12 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Pre-Registration is required for this event as space is very limited! Ring in the New Year with a hike up Panola Mountain, a registered National Natural Landmark. Trek to the top to symbolize all the great things you will accomplish in 2025! Hike is 3.5 miles and is moderately strenuous. Ages 10+. No pets permitted. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
First Day Hike Event 
View Event Details
First Day Hike - Guided Mountain Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 1 PM to 4 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Pre-Registration is required for this event as space is very limited! Ring in the New Year with a hike up Panola Mountain, a registered National Natural Landmark. Trek to the top to symbolize all the great things you will accomplish in 2025! Hike is 3.5 miles and is moderately strenuous. Ages 10+. No pets permitted. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
First Day Hike Event 
View Event Details

Monday, January 19, 2026

MLK Day of Service
Monday, Jan 19, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Help us keep Panola beautiful on this national day of volunteer service dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We'll work on giving the park some TLC by cleaning up trash around Alexander Lakes. Must register in advance by calling the Nature Center. Meet at the Alexander Lake Parking Lot. Click event for more details. 770-389-7801.
Monumental Moments Event 
View Event Details