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Hike Before the Picnic




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, at the Park Office parking lot   Hike: Hike Before the Picnic  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 13 2013  10:30 am >> Sat, Jul 13 2013 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Jul 11 2013 6:13 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 13 2013 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Eva
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Let's earn our calories and enjoy the scenery of Red Top Mountain. We will take the Homestead trail, which begins at the front porch of the Visitor Center and crosses beautiful portions of the park. Half of the trail goes along the shore of Lake Allatoona. 

I have been to this trail a couple of times with Richard Zalick as a TL, but I will have to rely on the maps and trust my memory. The good news is that it's a 5.5 mile loop. 


Required Items to Bring:

Water

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

Insect repellent


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The park is located north of Atlanta, 1.5 miles east of I-75 exit #285.  The park office is on the left side of Red Top Mountain Road, a few yards after passing the beginning of Marina Road to your left. 
IMPORTANT: This trailhead IS NOT at 50 Lodge Rd. Do not follow Google Maps or similar web based directions, otherwise you will end up at the wrong place.


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

Cost Includes:

The parking fee is $5.00 per car.


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