Last Minute! Red Top Mountain D3

Red Top Mountain is a great place to walk on soft, wide trails that are non-technical and gently rolling.  We'll start at the Visitor Center and head up towards the Trading Post. A small part of he Sweet Gum Trail is closed so we modify the route justa bit.  Then we will take the Osprey Loop.  Then cross Red Top mountain Road and hike to Iron Hill trail, once there we'll take the 3.8 mile loop which often meanders along the lake. We will pass the Trading Post head back to the Visitor Center. I plan to only take 2-3 quick stops to delayer/drink/regroup.

The pace will be moderate, about 20 minute miles and the weather is expected to be cool. That combined with the flat terrain and non-technical  trails, it should be a very enjoyable day.

A Georgia State Park Pass is required. A day pass can be purchased at the Visitor Center or you can often borrow one from your library or even better plan to carpool with someone who already has one.

From Atlanta, take I-75 Northbound to exit #285. Go right (east) on Red Top Mountain Road and cross Lake Allatoona. Turn left on Park Marina Road, which is before reaching the Trading Post. Then Turn right on Lodge Road. We will meet near the Visitor Center on the restrooms side.

There is a parking fee at all Georgia State Parks. You can buy a day pass at the Visitor Center or use your State Parks Pass. You will be able to purchase either the daily or annual pass at the Visitor's Center before we start the hike.