Saturday Stroll at RED TOP MOUNTAIN

Calling all Early Birds! This sunrise hike has a three-fold purpose:

1. Catch a spectacular sunrise,

2. Beat the traffic, and

3. Get your daily workout in before breakfast.

So, what's not to like?

We'll start bright and early from the Red Top Trading post, pick up the Homestead trail, wend our way east on the White Trail spur to an open stretch of lake, in time for the sunrise, ooh and aah as the glowing orb appears over the horizon (fingers crossed for only high level clouds), then hike counter-clockwise on the Homestead Trail back to the parking lot. Ta daa!

DISCLAIMER: This is a BRISK HIKE (2.7 to 3 miles = 20 to 22 minute/mile) with 600+ feet of elevation gain. So, if you have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slower pace, please sit this one out!

Trailhead: Red Top Mountain State Park Trading Post. 659 Red Top Mountain Rd SE, Acworth, GA 30102

A few days before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions.

1. Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

2. In order to earn credit for this event, participants must begin and complete the entire hike/event with the group, within the stated time frame.

3. Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.

4. When an event has an active waitlist, the trip leader reserves the right to assign a “no show” to members who sign up and then fail to attend the event.

5. If you need to get in touch, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

6. I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE, except in severe thunderstorms, or freezing rain.

7. In case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.

There is no cost for this event, however, Red Top Mountain State Park charges a $10 entry fee per vehicle. 

If you have the annual Georgia State Park parking pass, you're in for free! 

If not, get your pass here:

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