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Fast Hike on the Yellow at Redtop




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Red Top Mountain trading Post, Cartersville GA   Hike: Fast Hike on the Yellow at Redtop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Aug 17 2023  9:00 am >> Thu, Aug 17 2023 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Aug 11 2023 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Aug 17 2023 7:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:9 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Mahsheed
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please join me for a fask hike on the Yellow Trail at Redtop Mountain State Park.

Update 8/17: elevation was 1648 feet as observed and verified by two trip leaders so this has been changed to a D4.

We will meet at Redtop Mountain TRADING POST where the lollipop loop homestead trail (the yellow trail) begins.

We will start at the trailhead and travel about one mile through a well worn trail of lush greens. We will then cross over the road and continue onto a 3 mile loop with beautiful views of lake Allatoona. We will do this loop twice (for a total of six miles here) and then head back the last mile to the trading post.

There are just a few climbs over 500 feet but our pace is going to be 3- 3.1mph and it is an 8 mile hike 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 around 8:50 am to leave promptly at 9 am.

 

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.

 

Lunch at Swheat Market Cafe after the hike (optional).


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


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

 


Notes:

This is my second (and hopefully final) solo hike required to become a trip leader.

Those who are good enough to join me will receive an email regarding my performance.

Thanks so much!


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