Last minute hike from Trading Post at Redtop - Sun, May 5 2024

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Last minute hike from Trading Post at Redtop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Red Top Mountain Trading Post, Cartersville GA   Hike: Last minute hike from Trading Post at Redtop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 5 2024  9:00 am >> Sun, May 5 2024 11:15 am
Registration Opens: Sat, May 4 2024 7:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, May 5 2024 8:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Trish
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please join me for a fast hike on the Osprey Loop, then Campground Trail, to Iron Hill Trail at Redtop Mountain State. 

We will meet at Redtop Mountain TRADING POST PARKING LOT.

We will start at the trading post, do a quick Osprey Loop and cross the road and hike about one mile through a well worn trail of lush greens. We will then hike the Iron Hill Loop with beautiful views of lake Allatoona. We will do this 4-mile loop once and then head back the last mile to the trading post.

This is a mostly flat hike but our pace is going to be 3- 3.1 mph and it is 7 miles so please be aware.

The Red Top Mountain trading post is located at 659 Red Top Mountain Road SE, Cartersville, GA.

We will meet at 9 am promptly so please arrive ten minutes earlier for introductions

Please Note that there is a $5.00 entry parking fee cover, unless you have the annual GA State parking pass, which can be purchased at the trading post.

 


Required Items to Bring:

A great attitude

Hike shoes

Water (or electrolyte replacement drink for hydration)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles

Rain jacket, just in case


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From the South:

Drive 75 North.

Turn RIGHT at exit 285 for Redtop Mountain Road and keep RIGHT at the fork.

Follow signs for Red Top Mountain State Park.

Merge onto Red Top Mountain Rd SE and Drive approximately 1.9 miles to:

659 Red Top Mountain Road SE, Cartersville GA 30121

 


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