Red Top Mountain State Park - Homestead Trail

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Red Top Mountain State Park - Homestead Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA

Hike: Red Top Mountain State Park - Homestead Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Jun 6 2023 1:30 pm >> Tue, Jun 6 2023 4:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 30 2023 7:07 am

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jun 6 2023 12:07 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

5.4 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kiran
Chris L

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Our plan is to meet at the Red Top Mountain Trading Post, where the lollipop loop Homestead Trail (Yellow Trail) begins, so first things first:

1. This trail is new to us, so if trail signage is spotty, we MAY be happily wandering around a bit. Highly unlikely, but possible... and

2. This is a dog-friendly hike so our 3-year-old Golden Doodle will be with us, mainly to chase away squirrels and any other creatures she deems unworthy company!

Atlanta Trails describes this trail thus:

From its trailhead, the five-mile Homestead loop hikes a mile north to Lake Allatoona, wandering through a forest filled with ferns, wildflowers, and wildlife. Reaching the lake’s shore, the hike begins a meandering 3.5-mile loop, rolling elevation and catching stunning view after view. And with plenty of shoreline access, it’s one of our favorite dog-friendly hikes in North Georgia, offering many chances for a mid-hike swim in the lake.

Although there appears to be only 500+ feet of elevation gain, previous AOC trip leaders have cautioned beginners that there are a few short but strenuous climbs so if you have not recently completed any D2+ hikes, or if have mobility issues, this is NOT the hike for you!

Come Tuesday, we'll meet at the Red Top Mountain Trading Post, located at 659 Red Top Mountain Road Southeast, Cartersville, GA, at around 1:15 PM so that we can do our meet-and-greeet before beginning our hike promptly at 1:30 PM.

Please note: Red Top Mountain State Park charges a $5 entry fee per vehicle, unless you have the annual State Park parking pass, in which case you're in!

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes

Weather-appropriate clothing

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles if you use them

Camera

Snack

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/CfX4FrV3Amhe4QKp6

GPS: 34.148133, -84.707267

Old School:

Traveling I-75 NORTH

Take exit 285 for Red Top Mtn Road

Keep right at the fork

Follow signs for Red Top Mountain State Pk

Merge onto Red Top Mountain Rd SE

Drive 1.9 miles to 661 Red Top Mountain Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30121

Notes:

Go here for the Red Top Mountain trails MAP:

https://gastateparks.org/sites/default/files/parks/pdf/trailmaps/RedTopMountain_TrailMap.pdf

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Cost Includes:

Please note: Red Top Mountain State Park charges a $5 entry fee per vehicle, unless you have the annual State Park parking pass, in which case you're in!

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