Red Top Mtn: Iron Hill Trail - Sun, Jan 13 2013

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Red Top Mtn: Iron Hill Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville GA   Hike: Red Top Mtn: Iron Hill Trail   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 13 2013  9:15 am >> Sun, Jan 13 2013 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 9 2013 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 12 2013 12:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4 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:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

A good portion of this hike follows the shores of Lake Allatoona, so there will be plenty of awesome scenery and many photo opportunities. If you want to join us afterwards, we're going to have lunch at Swheats - more info below.

Iron Hill Trail is a fairly flat 4 mile trail and an excellent hike for an advanced beginner. This hike will leave from the Iron Hill Trail parking lot (not the Visitor's Center, but just down the street) and is the blue trail on the map below.

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. Be sure to bring exact change because it is the honor system/envelope type.

Please arrive a few minutes before the hike is scheduled to begin so you have enough time to pay for your parking and check in with us for introductions. We will depart on time.

Come join us for the optional lunch at Swheat. It's an 8 mile drive from the park. It's a little local place that has good reviews and serves sandwiches, soups and salads. Their food is fantastic and healthy. Each and every time we come here everyone loves the food and atmosphere.

www.swheatmarket.com
Address is 5 East Main St, Cartersville.


Required Items to Bring:

water, gatorade or whatever you like to keep hydrated
snacks to fuel yourself
hiking poles if you dig 'em
clothing appropriate for the weather
a sense of adventure!

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:


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 1 mile (you will pass the Visitor's Center on your left, then the Campgrounds on your right, then the boat ramp/Marina on your left). The lot for Iron Hill is on your right past the Campgrounds.

The approximate GPS Coordinates for the parking lot:
34.13873, -84.69858

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


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