Red Top Mountain Hike, Trail Run, and Swim - Sat, Aug 6 2011

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Red Top Mountain Hike, Trail Run, and Swim


The Basics:
Event Type:Multi-Sport
Event Location: Red Top State Park   Multi-Sport: Red Top Mountain Hike, Trail Run, and Swim  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 6 2011  3:00 pm >> Sat, Aug 6 2011 6:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 2:30 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Jul 25 2011 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 6 2011 12:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Armin
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Plan to meet at the Busbee Park and Ride off Chastain Rd. 

Car pool to Red Top Mountain State Park.

Hike to the Lake Allatoona Beach (approximately 2.5 miles).

After establishing day camp...

run/jog (or hike) for for one continous hour under the shade around Homestead Trail

after one hour (60 minutes timed), jump in the water and rest on the clay shores of Lake
Allatoona!

After drying off in the sun we hike back to our cars at Red Top State Park.

Required Items to Bring:
2 liters water
sunscreen
trail running shoes
bathing suit
snacks
towel
dry clothes
hat/sandals
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

pool float
dry clothes
beach ball
plastic bag for wet clothes


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions will be provided at carpool!

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):17Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 2:30 pm
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $6.80 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:

Some of us will go to a soccer game afterwords... Atlanta Beat vs. New York Flash @ 7:00 pm.  Marta Vieira da Silva of Brazil plays for New York and is very exciting to watch.  She has been rated one of the best in the world.


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