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Red Top Mountain Hike




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Red Top Mountain
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 24 2010  1:00 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Fri, Jul 23 2010 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 24 2010 12:00 pm
Event Duration:approx 2 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Angela
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will meet at the main Visitors Center at 1pm.   We'll be hiking along the trails of Red Top Mountain in Cartersville, GA off I-75.  This area was named for the rich red color of the soil throughout the park.  The red color is an effect of the high iron ore content and which was once mined locally.  There are approximately 15 miles of hiking trails that flow along Lake Allatoona, rise high along Red Top Mountain, and twist and turn throughout this beautiful park.  We will take a 5 ½ mile path through forests of trees, across fields of grass, and along the shoreline of the lake. 


Required Items to Bring:
comfortable clothes, good supportive hiking boots, a pleasant attitude, and PLENTY OF WATER TO DRINK & STAY HYDRATED!  		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hat, bandana, sunscreen, insect repellent, Money for carpool driver, dinner and soccer game after the hike.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Atlanta, go north on I-75 to Exit 285. Go right on Red Top Mountain Road across Allatoona Lake to state park. We will meet at the main Visitors Center at 1pm...it is is approximately 2 miles from I-75. 


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


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