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Red Top Mountain Mountain and Edible Plant Mosey




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Red Top Mtn State Park, about 25 miles NW of Atlanta   Hike: Red Top Mountain Mountain and Edible Plant Mosey  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 29 2020  9:30 am >> Sat, Feb 29 2020 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Jan 21 2020 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 28 2020 8:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We are hiking the Homestead, Sweet Gum, and White Tail Trails at Red Top Mountain and then we are taking the Edible and Medicinal Mosey.  You must register for this FREE class, see details below (please do this ASAP).

Edible and Medicinal Mosey

Saturday, Feb 29, 1 to 3PM.
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
  Get tickets from eventbrite or call to register. Come learn about local plants, and how they have traditionally been used for food or medicine! This Ranger-led walk will be along the Sweetgum Trail Loop .75 mile, moderate terrain. We will be starting at the Visitor Center. Program may be cancelled for inclement weather. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.

We will be hiking at a moderate pace.  The total distance includes the plant mosey.

Trail map pdf:  https://gastateparks.org/content/Georgia/parks/trail_maps/RedTop-trailmap2013.pdf


Required Items to Bring:

Layered clothing, beverage, appropriate footwear.

Lunch.

When parking be prepared to pay $5.00 cash per vehicle or display a current GA State Parks annual parking pass.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles, hat.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

50 Lodge Rd SE

Acworth, Ga 30102

 

Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.