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Sunday Afternoon Hike: Homestead Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, at the Park Office parking lot
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 17 2010  2:30 pm >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 1:45 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Oct 12 2010 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 16 2010 8:00 pm
Event Duration:three hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Richard A. Zalik
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Member Cost:$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 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.

Required Items to Bring:
Water		Recommended Items to Bring:
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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.
We will meet at the park office and then drive a short distance to the trailhead.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):32Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 1:45 pm
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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 & Payment:
Member Cost:$5.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$5.00/Person
Cost Includes:The parking fee is $5.00 per car.
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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