Red Top Mountain State Park - Homestead Trail

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Red Top Mountain State Park - Homestead Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Red Top Mountain State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Jun 20 2023 8:00 am >> Tue, Jun 20 2023 10:30 am

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jun 7 2023 7:07 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jun 20 2023 7:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5.4 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kiran
Chris L

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Come join us at the Red Top Mountain Trading Post to hike the lollipop loop Homestead Trail (Yellow Trail) AT A MODERATE PACE.

Atlanta Trails says: From its trailhead, the five-mile Homestead loop hikes a mile north to Lake Allatoona, wandering through a forest filled with ferns, wildflowers, and wildlife. Reaching the lake’s shore, the hike begins a meandering 3.5-mile loop, rolling elevation and catching stunning view after view. And with plenty of shoreline access, it’s one of our favorite dog-friendly hikes in North Georgia, offering many chances for a mid-hike swim in the lake.

Speaking of dogs, this is a dog-friendly hike, so our 3-year-old GoldenDoodle FIA will be with us, mainly to chase away squirrels and any other creatures she deems unworthy company!

Please note: There are a few short but strenuous climbs (approximately 500+ feet of elevation gain) so if you have not recently completed any D2+ hikes, or if you have mobility issues, this is NOT the hike for you!

As always, we like to begin our hikes on time so please plan to meet at the Red Top Mountain Trading Post (see address below) around 7:45 AM so that we can do our meet-and-greet before beginning our hike promptly at 8:00 AM.

Finally, Red Top Mountain State Park charges a $5 entry fee per vehicle, unless you have the annual State Park parking pass, in which case you're in for free!

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes

Weather-appropriate clothing

Water

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

Hat

Camera

Snack

Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Address: Red Top Mountain Trading Post, 659 Red Top Mountain Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30121

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/CfX4FrV3Amhe4QKp6

GPS: 34.148133, -84.707267

Old School:

Traveling I-75 NORTH

Take exit 285 for Red Top Mtn Road

Keep right at the fork

Follow signs for Red Top Mountain State Pk

Merge onto Red Top Mountain Rd SE

Drive 1.9 miles to Red Top Mountain Trading Post at 659 Red Top Mountain Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30121

Notes:

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

Cost Includes:

Please note: Red Top Mountain State Park charges a $5 entry fee per vehicle, unless you have the annual State Park parking pass, in which case you're in for free!

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

If Life happens and you cannot attend, please visit the AOC site and deregister upto ONE HOUR before the event. After that deadline, please TEXT us at either 4O4-754-5OO5 or 4O4-725-4O45 to let us know. Calling us will not help - Due to the risk of spam calls, our phones automatically silence unknown numbers.

Participants must complete the entire hike to earn credit.