Classic Pioneer Camping - Red Top Mountain

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Classic Pioneer Camping - Red Top Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

Red Top Mountain State Park

Camping: Classic Pioneer Camping - Red Top Mountain

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 18 2015 5:00 pm >> Sun, Sep 20 2015 2:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Aug 18 2015 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 4 2015 3:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 21 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jennifer Howle
Denise Millon
Toffor

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Member Cost:

$36.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

30 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

After a short summer break we're back for some more fun Pioneer Camping and another all new location!

This popular park on Lake Allatoona is ideal for swimming, water skiing and fishing. While best known for the 12,000-acre lake, Red Top Mountain is also a hiker’s haven. More than 15 miles of trails wind through the forested park, providing opportunities for exercise and nature photography.

Our site is located privately on the lake and has water, pit toilets, a picnic pavilion, 3 picnic tables, and a fire ring. There is no electricity. This is pioneer camping (aka car camping), so feel free to bring all your luxury camping gear...large tents, air mattresses, coolers, reclining camp chairs and more...all are welcome.

Friday night we will arrive and set up camp (feel free to arrive anytime after 1pm). Dinner will be around 8pm, and we can enjoy the rest of the evening getting to know each other. Saturday, after breakfast, we will do an area hike (probably a D3 or D4) and then the rest of the day is on your own. Swimming, card games, bocce ball, watching grass grow, naps, or juggling are all excellent ways to pass the time. Later, we'll have a yummy dinner and then we can relax around the fire. Sunday, after a light breakfast, we will pack for home.

As with all of my trips, everyone pitches in to help cook and clean up afterwards. To keep us organized, I will be e-mailing out a sign-up list for meals. If you have a specific meal you would prefer to cook or clean-up for, please let me know in the notes section when you register for the trip.

Join me for another fun and relaxing edition of pioneer camping with Jenn!

*PLEASE NOTE: expect late nights carousing around the campfire, a little dog slobber, and an awesome weekend!

Required Items to Bring:

Tent
Sleeping bag & pad/air mattress
Change clothes for the evenings
Flashlight
Camp chair
Drinking CUP and/or coffee MUG
(1) bag of wood (important)

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

Bug spray
Camelback & plenty of water
Good hiking shoes
Bathing suit
Camera
Snacks to share with the group
Adult beverages (optional of course)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

45 minutes north of Atlanta near Cartersville, 1.5 miles east of I-75 exit #285.

Red Top Mountain State Park
50 Lodge Rd SE
Acworth, GA 30102

GPS Coordinates:
N 34.142950, W -084.706700

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes. Owner is reponsible for feeding and watering. Owner is also responsible for dogs behavior. If the dog can not be controlled, trip leader may ask the dog to be removed from the event. Dogs must be approved by the trip leader prior to the event!!!

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$36.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$36.00 includes your dinner Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast Sunday.

Payment may be made via PayPal or PC Banking. It is your responsibility to get the deposit payment and/or balance payment in before the due dates. Please allow two days for processing a PayPal or PC Banking transaction.

No partial payment for partial attendance.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Sep 4 2015.

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

If you cancel on or before September 4th, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund after September 4th unless someone from the waitlist replaces you and pays in full. In that case, you are eligible for a full refund less a $5 administrative fee.

Event is rain or shine however the trip leader may cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast. If the event is cancelled because of extreme weather conditions, you will receive a full refund.