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Red Top Mountain State Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cartersville, Ga   Hike: Red Top Mountain State Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 29 2014  9:30 am >> Sun, Jun 29 2014 11:30 am
Registration Opens: Sun, Jun 22 2014 3:24 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jun 28 2014 9:30 am
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Sharon
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

On Lake Allatoona, Red Top Mountain is always a nice place to hike. Part of the hike is into the woods and part of it is along the shore of the lake. I'm starting the hike early enough so we'll be finished before it gets too hot. 

The hike begins on the 3/4 of a mile paved, handicapped accessible trail. There is an 1869 log cabin along this trail. From there we will cross the parking lot and hike the Homestead Trail and part of the Sweetgum Trail. Total mileage will be between 5 and 6 miles at a slow to moderate pace with one break by the lake. Feel free to jump in and cool off if you'd like.

I'll allow a few well behaved dogs as long as they remain on a leash.

Those who want to eat lunch in downtown Cartersville just a few minutes away can join us. There is the AOC popular SWheat Market Deli and a few other good restaurants in the area. Keep in mind if you bring your dog.

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

water

If you don't have a yearly state parks pass, it's $5.00 per car. Bring exact change or a check in case the lodge isn't open.		Recommended Items to Bring:
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camera

bug repellent


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The address is 50 Lodge Rd SE, Cartersville, GA (GPS does not always work up here)

Go 75 North to Exit 285. Go east on Red Top Mountain Road. Proceed approximately .5 miles and go over bridge over the water. Go approximately another .5 miles and left onto Park Marina Road. Approximately .5 miles and right onto Lodge Road (this one is easy to miss)


Notes:

Please arrive a few minutes early. We will begin promptly at 9:30 am so if you're late you will have to catch up to us.


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


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

Only if thunderstorms are a good possibility will the hike will be canceled. Rain will not cancel this hike.