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Easy hike at Red Top Mountain - Homestead Trail




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Red Top Mountain State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 27 2010  8:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Nov 15 2010 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 26 2010 6:00 pm
Event Duration:5.5 mile loop at 2.5 mph. Should be done by Noon
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Michael Chandler
Paula Schubert
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Come join us for an easy day hike at Red Top Mountain. We'll be hiking the Homestead trail, which starts just behind the Red Top mountain visitor's center.

The trail is 5.7 miles long and we'll take it at a moderate pace of 2.0 to 2.5 mph. This rolling trail explores a large peninsula of Lake Allatoona within the Red Top Mountain State Park. We'll take a few breaks to look at wildlife or just admire the simple beauty of a mixed deciduous forest.








Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking boots/trail shoes
  • Trail Snacks
  • Minimum 1 Liter of Water or sports drink 
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    • Layered clothing for fall hiking and cooler temps
    • Camera
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need to hike with us.

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:From Atlanta, take I-75 north to exit #285, Red Top Mountain Road.  Turn right off the exit ramp (east).  Cross over Lake Allatoona and continue straight to the visitor center, which is approximately 1.8 miles on the left.




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    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):36Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $14.40 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

    Notes:

     Will this event occur rain or shine?  No, not in severe weather



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

    Cost Includes:Please bring cash to share gas expenses with carpool drivers.

    There's also a $5 parking fee per car, so we'll split that with the drivers as well.

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