Red Top Mountain Night Hike - Sat, Apr 28 2012

Red Top Mountain Night Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 28 2012 8:15 pm >> Sat, Apr 28 2012 11:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Apr 18 2012 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 28 2012 10:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lauren
Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join us up at Red Top Mountain for a night hike. We'll start the hike at 8:15PM (carpool leaves at 7:30PM) and we'll have a good 30 minutes of twilight. The route is not in stone, but this is what we're thinking: We'll start on the Sweet Gum Trail and hook up with the Homestead Trail moving at a moderately fast pace to get our blood flowing before it gets dark. As it darkens, we'll slow our pace continuing on the Homestead Trail then take portions of the Sweet Gum trail and the White Tail Trail and lastly make our way back towards the Lodge on the Sweet Gum trail. We will stop for a few minutes by the water at the end of the White Tail Trail. We should cover about six miles.

Pace will be moderate and we'll stop or slow along the way to enjoy nature, darkness and peace and quiet. Be sure to bring a headlamp or a small flashlight.

You can view a trail map here: http://www.redtopmountainstatepark.org/resources/red-top-mountain-state-park-trail-map.pdf

If you don't have a Georgia State Park Pass, there is a $5.00 per car fee. It is the drop box, punch out the tag system so no attendant is on duty. Please make sure you have exactly $5.00 or you can write a check.

There are no restrooms but the woods will be dark.

Please call one of the trip leaders if you are running late. We won't wait so you'll have to catch up with the group if you do arrive late.

** We do have permission from the Ranger at RTM to do this group night hike. **

Required Items to Bring:
water, gatorade or whatever you like to keep hydrated
snacks to fuel yourself
clothing appropriate for the weather
headlamp!!
a sense of adventure!

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will leave from the former Lodge (not the Visitor's Center).

Address for the Lodge is:
50 Lodge Rd
Cartersville, GA 30121

Go 75 North to Exit 285
Go Right off the exit
Proceed approximately .5 miles and go over bridge (Bethany Bridge) over the water
Go approximately another .5 miles and left on to Park Marina Rd
Approximately .5 miles and right on to Lodge Rd

The GPS Coordinates for the former Lodge:
34.142950, 084.706700

This may be helpful too:
http://gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?locationid=21&show=map

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

32Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $12.80 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:

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

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