Saturday Afternoon Hike: Homestead Trail

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Saturday Afternoon Hike: Homestead Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Red Top Mountain State Park, at the Park Office parking lot

Hike: Saturday Afternoon Hike: Homestead Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 30 2016 1:00 pm >> Sat, Jan 30 2016 3:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 12:15 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jan 21 2016 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jan 30 2016 8:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Richard A. Zalik

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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:

Yes

Itinerary:

This trail is named after one of several homesteads which were once located along it. It begins at the front porch of the Visitor Center and crosses some of the most beautiful portions of the park, including part of the shore of Lake Allatoona. It is a 5.5 mile loop, and the surface is compacted soil.

For more information, go to http://gastateparks.org/RedTopMountain.

I do not have any pictures, but you can do a Google search and you will see how beautiful it is.

Required Items to Bring:

Water

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The park is located north of Atlanta, 1.5 miles east of I-75 exit #285. The park office is on the left side of Red Top Mountain Road, a few yards after passing the beginning of Marina Road to your left.
IMPORTANT: This trailhead IS NOT at 50 Lodge Rd. Do not follow Google Maps or similar web based directions, otherwise you will end up at the wrong place.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

32Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

12:15 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.

Cost Includes:

The parking fee is $5.00 per car.

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